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Matthew Dempster

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Head of Strategy at Vanguard Australia
📍 Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Matthew is the Head of Strategy at Vanguard Australia, with over 15 years of experience at the company. He focuses on developing client-centric strategies to reshape superannuation for Australians. He holds degrees from the University of Melbourne in International Politics and Monash University in Finance.

Based on a recent trip, Matthew has a keen interest in the US economy, particularly the impact of AI on the stock market and consumer spending habits. He also follows the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), suggesting an interest in local news and culture.

He once highlighted the "Vanguard effect," noting the company helped reduce the average Australian Equity MER by over 95% from 1.95% to just 7bps.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Head of Strategy
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Melbourne Area, Australia
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Retirement Planning
Emphasizes a "whole of household" view for retirement planning and has spoken on findings from the "How Australia Retires" report.
Superannuation Strategy
His role is centered on developing and driving strategy for Vanguard's superannuation fund to benefit members across Australia.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
Head of Strategy
Vanguard Australia
1-2020 - 8-2023
Senior Manager, Strategic Growth
Vanguard Australia
3-2017 - 12-2019
Institutional Sales Manager, Super Funds
Vanguard Australia
10-2013 - 3-2017
National Manager - Key Clients
Vanguard Australia
1-2011 - 11-2013
Manager, Internal Sales and Investor Direct
Vanguard Australia
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Education
2004 - 2007
Masters of International Politics
University of Melbourne
1998 - 1999
Honours in Finance
Monash University
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