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Dimensional appoints Senior Investment Director to its Australia business

21 Aug 2025
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Slava Platkov

Dimensional Fund Advisors, a global leader in asset management, has appointed Slava Platkov as Senior Investment Director within its Investment Solutions Group.

For more than 40 years, Dimensional has been translating academic research into practical investment solutions. Dimensional’s Investment Solutions Group brings together expertise from across research, portfolio management and client engagement to deliver high-quality investment communications and client-focused solutions.

In his new role, Slava will connect the firm’s global investment capabilities and local expertise to the development of investment solutions to help clients achieve their goals.

“We’ve been offering our systematic investment approach through financial intermediaries for over a quarter of century in Australia,” said Bhanu Singh, Dimensional Australia’s CEO. “Slava’s appointment deepens our commitment to how we support investment professionals in accessing our investment expertise on behalf of their clients.”

Slava Platkov joined the firm in 2012 and, prior to his appointment, served as a Senior Portfolio Manager for Dimensional. His experience spans all aspects of multi-manager investing, including manager research and portfolio construction. Slava holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Finance from Macquarie University and a Bachelor of Commerce from University of New South Wales, where he majored in finance and actuarial studies.

Founded in the US in 1981 and operating in Australia since 1994, Dimensional manages more than AUD$1.3 trillion for investors globally as of 30 June 2025, including AUD$69.2 billion for clients in Australia and New Zealand. Its clients are financial intermediaries like advisers, brokers and super funds.

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