Ron Hodge is the CEO of InvestSmart. He has worked in financial services for over 25 years, including UBS in Singapore and Bell Commodities in Sydney and founded InvestSmart in 1999. Ron holds a Masters degree in computer science, Bachelor degrees in commerce and economics, a graduate diploma in applied finance and investments, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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