David Platzer

David Platzer is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the financial services industry, currently serving as the Regulator Response Lead at HESTA since February 2024. Previously, David held several key positions at Insignia Financial from January 2010 to February 2024, including Senior Manager for Client and Technology Strategy, where responsibilities encompassed strategic planning for operations and technology, management of initiative delivery, and regulatory responses. David's background also includes roles such as Customer Care and Resolutions Manager and Business Support Manager at IOOF, where David successfully led teams managing dispute resolution, regulatory changes, and multi-investor remediation projects. Early in the career, David worked as a Paraplanner at Genesys Wealth Advisers. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (Finance) from The University of Queensland, a Cert IV in Project Management Practice from the Australian Institute of Management, and a Diploma in Financial Services (Financial Planning) from Kaplan Professional.