DASH announces new hires after capital raise

Yasmine Raso

Senior Journalist, Financial Newswire

20 April 2023

Financial technology firm and wealth software provider, DASH Technology Group, announced it has grown its team across multiple departments with 10 new hires.

The new team members will join the operations, platform, superannuation, product development and client success divisions of the business, following a successful capital raise completed in March.

Former ANZ Wealth Head, Michelle Russo, has also joined DASH as its Chief Operating Officer and will lead the investment operations, the client services division and the go-to-market strategies for key projects.

“I’m excited to be joining an innovative and highly client focused group, and a dynamic leadership team. I see real opportunity in DASH’s strategy to provide sophisticated and more efficient solutions for advisers and their clients,” Russo said.

Russo’s expertise and experience in superannuation, most recently at StatePlus, will also be applied to DASH’s superannuation offering, Super Simplifier.

Mark Blair, former Executive General Manager, Superannuation Trustee Office at Equity Trustees, has also joined the DASH team as a Superannuation Specialist, who will assist Russo in managing the firm’s suite product suite as an innovative solution for advisers looking for low fee products for their clients.

“Getting the right people in the business is crucial right now. We are on track to deliver some innovative and exciting solutions for advisers that we believe will be a positive addition to any advice practice,” DASH CEO, Andrew Whelan, said.

“These new hires are in line with our growth strategy and with our mission to provide better advice tools and investment execution to the market.

“Having a smooth tech stack where all elements integrate seamlessly, and from A-Z, is what will be the game-changer for better staff satisfaction, less administration burdens, and happier clients.”