Equifax’s Richard Smith has stepped down from his role as CEO and chairman of the company’s board of directors in the wake of the cybersecurity breach that compromised sensitive information of 143 million Americans.
The board plans to consider both internal and external candidates during its search for a new permanent CEO, according to a company press release.
The board has appointed two members to take over Smith’s duties on a temporary basis. Read on to find out more about them and what the company plans to do in the near future.