Infocus’ new CTO to shape AI strategy

Binaya Dahal

Editorial Intern, Financial Newswire

19 February 2026

Infocus, the integrated financial advice and wealth platform, has handed the responsibility of shaping its AI‑led technology strategy to former Bluebird Advisory Executive Director, Dr Ed Young, appointing him Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

As CTO, Young will lead the firm’s digital innovation, data and analytics, cybersecurity and infrastructure, platform resilience and scalability for advisers and clients, along with overseeing the operation of PlatformPlus, the group’s end-to-end wealth platform.

Founder and Managing Director at Infocus, Darren Steinhardt said Young’s appointment was in line with firm’s “advice-led, client-obsessed philosophy”.

“His deep experience across digital transformation, data and enterprise technology, combined with a strong commercial and stakeholder focus, will materially strengthen our capability as we continue building for sustained growth and scale across the Infocus network,” Steinhardt said.

“We are very pleased to welcome Ed to Infocus and look forward to the leadership and momentum he will bring to this next phase of our evolution.”

Young boasts more than two decades of experience developing and executing technology and digital transformation strategies across government, ASX-listed companies and multinational organisations.

He has held senior technology leadership roles including Chief Information Officer at RMIT University Online, CrownBet and Jumbuck Entertainment, and Chief Technology Officer at Sportsbet.

Most recently, as Executive Director at Bluebird Advisory, he led data migration and cloud transformation programs and delivered AI-enabled analytics strategies for government and enterprise clients.

Upon his appointment, Young said Infocus’s commitment to supporting advisers with an integrated platform that connects advice, investment and operational infrastructure was what attracted him to the role.

“PlatformPlus is well-established and differentiated, and I look forward to working with the team to continue enhancing advanced data capabilities and security in a way that is practical and meaningful for advisers,” he said.

“For me, this role is about building steady, scalable capability that supports long-term growth across the community, while keeping the focus where it belongs; on delivering great client outcomes.”