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Don Hamson
Founder at
PLATO INCOME MAXIMISER LIMITED
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Don Hamson is the founder of Plato Investment Management Ltd. since 2006, holding the title of Managing Director.
Dr. Hamson is the founder of Plato Income Maximiser Ltd. since 2017, holding the title of Executive Director.
Former job at Hastings Funds Management Pty Ltd. as Director.
Former job at State Street Global Advisors, Australia, Ltd. as Head-Active Equities & Asia Pacific Region.
Former job at Westpac Investment Management Ltd. as Chief Investment Officer from 2001 to 2002.
Education includes undergraduate and doctorate degrees from The University of Queensland.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | 13,33,145 ( 0.18% ) | 1 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Don Hamson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PLATO INCOME MAXIMISER LIMITED | Founder | - |
Plato Investment Management Ltd.
 Plato Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Plato is a stable, research led organization focused on and aligned to client outcomes. The firm’s strategies encompass global and Australian equities that are tailored to specific investor objectives of wealth accumulation, income generation and downside protection. Their views on ESG are consistent with and support the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/09/2006 |
Former positions of Don Hamson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Westpac Investment Management Ltd. | Chief Investment Officer | 01/06/2002 |
State Street Global Advisors, Australia, Ltd.
 State Street Global Advisors, Australia, Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance SSGA Australia is an active, research-based manager which provides expertise in managing strategies across virtually every asset class, capitalization range, investment approach, region and style. These strategies are available in passive and active management styles and can be implemented through segregated or pooled vehicles. The firm's disciplined, quantitative investment process aims to control risk and provide consistent investment results. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Hastings Funds Management Pty Ltd.
 Hastings Funds Management Pty Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Specializes in infrastructure, debt and equity fund management | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Don Hamson
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| Private companies | 6 |
|---|---|
State Street Global Advisors, Australia, Ltd.
State Street Global Advisors, Australia, Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance SSGA Australia is an active, research-based manager which provides expertise in managing strategies across virtually every asset class, capitalization range, investment approach, region and style. These strategies are available in passive and active management styles and can be implemented through segregated or pooled vehicles. The firm's disciplined, quantitative investment process aims to control risk and provide consistent investment results. | Finance |
Westpac Investment Management Ltd. | |
The University of Queensland
 The University of Queensland Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Hastings Funds Management Pty Ltd.
Hastings Funds Management Pty Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Specializes in infrastructure, debt and equity fund management | Miscellaneous |
Plato Investment Management Ltd.
Plato Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Plato is a stable, research led organization focused on and aligned to client outcomes. The firm’s strategies encompass global and Australian equities that are tailored to specific investor objectives of wealth accumulation, income generation and downside protection. Their views on ESG are consistent with and support the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact. | Finance |
Plato Income Maximiser Ltd.
 Plato Income Maximiser Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a closed-end investment fund or Investment trust | Miscellaneous |
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