Well-known industry veteran David Upton has been appointed EGM at Steadfast IRS, the company has confirmed in response to a query from insuranceNEWS.com.au.

No further details were given, but Mr Upton’s LinkedIn account shows he started the new job this month.

His account describes his role “working with the CEO to oversee day-to-day operations, assist in creating policies and strategies, implementing and communicating strategy and policy to staff, mentoring and working with staff to meet corporate goals and overseeing HR management”.