Early Life and Education
Anne Dinning was born in Seattle, Washington. She demonstrated a strong aptitude for academics early in life. Dinning pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science from the University of Washington in 1984. She furthered her education by earning a Ph.D. in computer science from New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. During her time at NYU, she won the Howard Grad Memorial Award for Outstanding Ph.D. Candidate.
Rise to Success
Dinning's career took off when she joined the D.E. Shaw group in 1990. The firm was one of the first to use mathematical models to invest in the markets in a systematic way. She began doing quantitative research in global stock markets. Dinning quickly rose within D.E. Shaw and became a managing director, playing a key role in the firm's growth. She was also on the executive committee. Today, D.E. Shaw is a leading quantitative investment firm, managing approximately $65 billion.
Key Business Strategies
Dinning has been instrumental in shaping the field of quantitative finance at D.E. Shaw. Her focus on using mathematical models and computational strategies has been pivotal to the firm's success. She has overseen many of the firm's investment strategies, including energy, benchmark-relative equities, and long-short equities. Dinning's leadership has been crucial in cultivating the firm's culture and approach to innovation.
Philanthropy
Dinning is known for her commitment to philanthropy. She has donated more than $300 million to her Corabelle Lumps Foundation, which supports Partners in Health and the Robin Hood Foundation. She is also the vice-chair of the board of directors of the Robin Hood Foundation, which targets poverty in New York City. Dinning serves on the board of directors of Math for America and Code.org.
