Heather Brilliant
Heather Brilliant is the CEO of Diamond Hill Capital Management, a valuation-disciplined boutique asset manager. Heather oversees all aspects of the business including setting and delivering on the firm’s strategy, establishing effective leadership, and ensuring a sound investment philosophy. She is a strong advocate for creating diverse and inclusive cultures across the investment management industry. Heather has more than 20 years of domestic and international investment experience. Prior to joining Diamond Hill, she was CEO, Americas with First State Investments, an investment management firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Before that, she spent nearly 14 years with Morningstar where she served as Global Head of Equity & Credit Research before advancing to CEO of Morningstar Australia. Heather is a long-standing member of the CFA Institute and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences.
Heather Brilliant Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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President and CEO
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Chairman of the Board
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CEO, Morningstar Australia
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Analyst
Academic History
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Master of Business Administration
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B.A., Economics
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Board of Governors, Investment Company Institute
Member, Young Presidents Organization
Member, International Women's Fortum
Board Member, ODW Logistics
Heather is a long-standing member of the CFA Institute, a global credentialing organization for the investment industry.
She served on the board of the CFA Institute from 2013 to 2020 and was chair of the board from 2018 to 2019.
As Chair, she provided leadership and governance to a board of 15 senior investment management executives. She is also a member of the CFA Society of Columbus.
EARLY CAREER
Heather has over 20 years of extensive experience in the domestic and international investment industry.
During this time, she has covered a wide range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, auto, business services, and retail.
Heather spent nearly 14 years with Morningstar where she served as Global Head of Equity & Credit Research before advancing to Chief Executive Officer, Morningstar Australia.
She held several positions analyzing both credit and equity at firms including Bank of America and Driehaus Capital Management.
RECOGNITIONS