New CFO for Vanguard Australia

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11 May 2017

Vanguard Australia has appointed Johanna Platt to the company’s executive team as chief financial officer.

Johanna Platt, Vanguard Australia, Vanguard, Colin Kelton, CFO, chief financial officer

Johanna Platt will join Vanguard Australia mid-year, replacing former CFO Daniel Shrimski who moved to Vanguard's US-based headquarters to become CFO for the US Retail Investor Group.

Ms Platt will join Vanguard from information management firm Iron Mountain, where she currently holds the position of CFO, Australia and New Zealand.

She will have oversight of the fund accounting, administration and transfer agency services for Vanguard Australia’s managed funds and separately managed accounts.

Vanguard Australia managing director Colin Kelton said, "Johanna brings valuable experience to Vanguard Australia at a time when our sustained growth sees us serving an increasing number of investors across all market segments.

"We look forward to welcoming her to Vanguard, and seeing the finance division continue to focus on exceptional stewardship of our clients’ investments under her leadership."

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