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Vanguard exec moves to Australian Unity
Vanguard’s former global head of investment management solution delivery has been appointed to lead Australian Unity’s wealth and capital markets platform.
Effective 6 February, 2023, Michael McGavigan would be executive general manager – operations at the member-owned wellbeing firm, responsible for the platform’s project management, operational compliance, and information technology.
He had over 35 years of experience in the financial service sector, of which 13 years were at Vanguard’s US and Australia offices.
Prior to that, McGavigan had been with NAB for over nine years and Perpetual Limited for 12 years.
Esther Kerr-Smith, chief executive of Australian Unity’s wealth and capital markets, noted this extensive experience in product management and service delivery would be an “invaluable asset”.
“Michael joins us during an exciting time for Australian Unity and wealth & capital markets as we implement our long-term growth strategy,” she said.
“His exceptional track record leading large scale transformational business and technology programs will help us embed a culture of innovation across our platform—enabling us to continue improving the delivery of critical services to support our strategic ambitions.”
McGavigan’s move would mark the second senior Vanguard executive to leave the business this year.
This week, it was announced that Michael Lovett, Vanguard’s head of super, would depart just three months after the firm launched its superannuation offering.
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