Dennis Sams | Head of Fixed Interest & Cash
UniSuper

Dennis Sams is the Head of Fixed Interest & Cash at the $26 billion UniSuper, the superannuation fund for the tertiary education sector in Australia. Previously, Dennis was Director, Investment Consulting and Director of Investment Research for Russell Investment Group in Australia. In these roles, his principal focus was the development of effective investment strategies for clients, advising on risk management and the establishment of appropriate and effective investment practices. As head of research, Dennis was also responsible for directing the research program for the firm as well as undertaking capital markets research. Dennis’ industry experience includes economic research with the Impact Research Centre, as well as senior positions in the Victorian Department of Management and Budget, and the Victorian Department of Treasury. From 1994 to 2000, Dennis was an asset consultant with Towers Perrin. From 2000 to 2003, Dennis was Head of Investment Research at InTech. Dennis has a B.Sc (Hons) and Ph.D in Theoretical Physics from the University of Sydney.