Vanguard appoints Head of Legal & Compliance

Vanguard Australia (Vanguard) has announced that Ashley Warmbrand will join the fund manager in October as head of legal and compliance.

Warmbrand most recently served as head of risk and audit governance at National Australia Bank, where he held a range of senior legal and governance roles since joining in 2008.

He has over 15 years' experience in the financial and professional services sectors including roles at Herbert Smith Freehills, Clarendon Lawyers and Centro Properties Group.

Commenting on Warmbrand's appointment, Vanguard Australia managing director, Colin Kelton said: "Ashley will bring a great deal of experience to this critical function of Vanguard Australia's business, and ultimately help us deliver better outcomes for our clients."

He will serve as a member of Vanguard's Australian Executive team, and sit on the Vanguard Australia board as company secretary.