Vanguard Appoints Natalie Lamarque as Chief Legal Officer

VALLEY FORGE, PA (September 4, 2025)—Vanguard today announced that Natalie Lamarque will join the firm as Chief Legal Officer. She will be responsible for all legal and compliance activities, public policy, and investment stewardship. She will also serve as managing director of Vanguard’s legal division, secretary of the Vanguard Board of Directors, and secretary of the Vanguard funds.

“Natalie has spent her career ensuring everyday investors get a fair shake and helping people achieve a secure retirement,” said Vanguard Chief Executive Officer Salim Ramji. “She is a seasoned executive who brings exceptional legal expertise and a deep understanding of our industry and the global regulatory environment. We are thrilled to add her leadership and judgement across business, legal, and policy matters to the firm."

Natalie joins Vanguard from Principal Financial Group, where she served as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary since 2022. Prior to Principal, she was the senior vice president and general counsel at New York Life Insurance Company. Earlier in her career, Natalie was an assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. She began her legal career as a federal district court and court of appeals law clerk and was an associate at Debevoise & Plimpton.

She holds a B.A. cum laude from Duke University and her J.D. magna cum laude from Duke University School of Law. She is on the boards of City Year, Inc. and the Association of Life Insurance Counsel as well as on the New York University School of Law’s Board of Advisors for Program on Corporate Compliance and Enforcement.

“I’ve long admired Vanguard’s reputation for integrity and work to champion everyday investors,” said Natalie. “I am excited to join Vanguard’s leadership team and to work with the firm’s talented legal professionals to advocate for better access and better investment outcomes, so more people have the chance to realize their financial goals and secure their future.”

Natalie will succeed Tonya T. Robinson.

“I thank Tonya for her service to our clients and crew,” said Salim. “We are grateful for her contributions and wish her success in the future.”

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About Vanguard

Founded in 1975, Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies. The firm offers investments, advice, and retirement services to tens of millions of individual investors around the globe—directly, through workplace plans, and through financial intermediaries. Vanguard operates under a unique, investor-owned structure where Vanguard fund shareholders own the funds, which in turn own Vanguard. As such, Vanguard adheres to a simple purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success. For more information, visit vanguard.com