Don Hamson
Founder at PLATO INCOME MAXIMISER LIMITED
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 30/03/2024
Profile
Dr. Don Hamson is a Managing Director at Plato Investment Management Ltd.
He has over 25 years investment management experience and founded Plato Investment Management Limited in 2006.
Prior to Plato, Dr. Hamson was Head of Active Equities, Asia Pacific and a member of the global Senior Management Group at State Street Global Advisors, responsible for over $10B in active and enhanced equity investments.
He previously held various positions at Westpac Investment Management, including Chief Investment Officer, Head of Equities where he managed the $1B Tax Effective Share Fund, a Westpac appointed director on the board of Hastings Funds Management and was instrumentally involved in the mergers of BT and Rothschild.
Prior to Westpac, he was a senior analyst at Queensland Investment Corporation.
He was a Lecturer in Finance at the University of Queensland (UQ) for 6 years, and was a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan Business School.
He has a PhD in Finance and a Bachelor of Commerce with First Class Honours from UQ, and a University Medal.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/12/2023 | 1,333,145 ( 0.18% ) | 1 M $ | 30/03/2024 |
Don Hamson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PLATO INCOME MAXIMISER LIMITED | Founder | - |
Plato Investment Management Ltd.
 Plato Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Plato Investment Management Ltd. (Plato) is a boutique investment management firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded in 2006 and is majority owned and operated by their investment staff. Plato specializes in objective-based global and Australian equity investment solutions for wholesale and retail investors. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/08/2006 |
Former positions of Don Hamson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| Westpac Investment Management Ltd. | Chief Investment Officer | 31/05/2002 |
State Street Global Advisors, Australia, Ltd.
 State Street Global Advisors, Australia, Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance State Street Global Advisors, Australia, Ltd. (SSGA Australia) an investment management firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded in 1989 and is a subsidiary of State Street Global Advisors International Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT) in the US. SSGA Australia provides integrated solutions that combine investment management, transition management, trust, custody, recordkeeping, and administration services for corporations, private and public pension plans, endowments and foundations, sovereign wealth funds, central banks and intermediary investors. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Hastings Funds Management Pty Ltd.
 Hastings Funds Management Pty Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Hastings Funds Management Pty Ltd. specializes in infrastructure, debt and equity fund management. The company was founded by Michael Fitzpatrick in 1994 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Don Hamson
| The University of Queensland | Doctorate Degree |
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State Street Global Advisors, Australia, Ltd.
State Street Global Advisors, Australia, Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance State Street Global Advisors, Australia, Ltd. (SSGA Australia) an investment management firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded in 1989 and is a subsidiary of State Street Global Advisors International Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT) in the US. SSGA Australia provides integrated solutions that combine investment management, transition management, trust, custody, recordkeeping, and administration services for corporations, private and public pension plans, endowments and foundations, sovereign wealth funds, central banks and intermediary investors. | Finance |
| Westpac Investment Management Ltd. | |
Plato Income Maximiser Ltd.
 Plato Income Maximiser Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Plato Income Maximiser Ltd. provides investors with the opportunity to benefit from an indirect investment in actively managed well-diversified Australian listed equities portfolio that aims to generate both income and a total return in excess of the benchmark. It also aims to make regular monthly dividends once it has sufficient profit reserves. The company was founded by Don Hamson in 2006 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. | Miscellaneous |
Hastings Funds Management Pty Ltd.
Hastings Funds Management Pty Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Hastings Funds Management Pty Ltd. specializes in infrastructure, debt and equity fund management. The company was founded by Michael Fitzpatrick in 1994 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. | Miscellaneous |
Plato Investment Management Ltd.
Plato Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Plato Investment Management Ltd. (Plato) is a boutique investment management firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded in 2006 and is majority owned and operated by their investment staff. Plato specializes in objective-based global and Australian equity investment solutions for wholesale and retail investors. | Finance |
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