Joel Schneider

Joel Schneider has extensive experience in portfolio management and investment, currently serving as VP and Deputy Head of Portfolio Management for North America at Dimensional Fund Advisors since December 2014. Prior roles at Dimensional Fund Advisors include VP and Senior Portfolio Manager, as well as Portfolio Manager and Investment Associate. Previous experience includes positions as Market Analyst III at Smith & Nephew, where M&A valuation and market research were key responsibilities, and Associate Consultant at ZS Associates, focusing on strategic consulting for global pharma and medical device companies. Earlier career highlights involve roles at Lockheed Martin, contributing to business development, market research, and system engineering. Joel Schneider holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, an M.S. from the University of Minnesota, and a B.S. from Iowa State University.