Vanguard Adds Chief Legal Officer

Natalie Lamarque will join Vanguard 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 bachelor’s degree from Duke University and her juris doctor degree 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.