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Elroy Dimson is a Professor of Finance at Cambridge Judge Business School and Chairman of the Centre for Endowment Asset Management (CEAM). He holds a BA from Newcastle University, MCom from Birmingham University, PhD from the University of London, and honorary fellowships from the Institute of Actuaries and CFA Institute. His research focuses on active ownership, long-term investing, and endowment management, with notable contributions to global investment returns analysis. He has advised Norway’s sovereign wealth fund and FTSE Russell, and co-authored influential books like Triumph of the Optimists and Financial Market History.
Education:
- BA, Newcastle University
- MCom, Birmingham University
- PhD, University of London
- Emeritus Fellowships: Institute of Actuaries, CFA UK
Research Interests: Professor Dimson’s work emphasizes understanding markets through financial history, active ownership strategies, and the performance of long-term investments. His recent studies explore ESG investing, real assets, and the historical behavior of asset categories such as equities, bonds, and collectibles.
Awards:
- Best Research Paper Award (2021)
- Bernstein Fabozzi/Jacobs Levy Award (2018)
- University of Cambridge Vice-Chancellor’s Impact Award (2017)
Advisory Roles & Grants: He chaired Norway’s sovereign wealth fund Strategy Council and FTSE Russell’s Policy Board. His grants include collaborations on ESG performance evaluation and long-horizon investing strategies.
Labs/Teams: Leads the CEAM, focusing on endowment management and sustainable investing. Collaborates extensively with co-authors Paul Marsh and Mike Staunton on global investment returns datasets.
