DASH Technology Group (DASH) has finalised two executive appointments following the acquisition of Integrated Portfolio Solutions (Integrated) in late 2024. Darryl Johnson has been named chief platform officer and Mark Papendieck has stepped into the role of chief commercial officer.

Johnson and Papendieck previously held co-founder/managing director and chief commercial officer roles respectively at Integrated.

These appointments signal another step for DASH towards its strategy to deliver technology that ensures quality advice is accessible to all Australians, regardless of portfolio size.

DASH CEO Andrew Whelan shares, “There’s no doubt 2024 was a huge year for DASH and seeing these two high calibre individuals join our executive team to help steer and execute on our strategy is great news. Darryl and Mark are stepping into newly created roles, and we are looking forward to what this will bring to the team.”

Whelan continues, “Darryl and Mark bring considerable expertise and experience with them. Following the acquisition of Integrated, we are of course committed to continuing to deliver the services and outcomes that Integrated’s clients expect, while also leveraging the best of both the DASH and Integrated worlds to deliver meaningful benefits for all clients.”

Johnson, co-founder of Integrated, brings a deep expertise in investment operations. In his new role, he will lead all platform-related product development and enhancements across DASH Technology Group.

"DASH has entrusted me with a clear mandate: to drive innovation in platform product development. I’m genuinely excited about the possibilities we can unlock with our experienced, professional, and dedicated team. We’re not just building for the next two to five years—we’re laying the foundation for the next 20 and beyond.” Says Johnson.

Papendieck has held many strategic and C-level roles including as the founding CEO of Australia’s first ‘online-only’ wrap platform and serving as the COO/CGO of advice groups, FinTech, and private wealth solutions. As chief commercial officer at DASH, he is responsible for driving growth, enhancing client engagement and ensuring DASH’s commercial strategy aligns with its overall vision.

Papendieck comments, “Whilst we know that navigating the accelerating change that technology is driving across our industry is not always easy, we also know that meaningful change only comes from embracing innovation. I look forward to supporting advice firms as they reimagine their business models and embrace smarter, integrated platform and advice technology to not just adapt but thrive in a digital-first world.”