Vanguard Australia has announced management appointments and a revised structure across its Distribution division.

Existing Vanguard leaders have been appointed to three of the four roles in the distribution unit, with a recruitment process underway to fill the Head of Sales Excellence & Planning position.

Vanguard Australia Head of Distribution, Matthew Lumsden, said that the revised structure for the company's distribution leadership team comprises divisional heads for Institutional, Intermediary, Client Service & Administration, and Sales Excellence & Planning.

The New Team

Matt Willis has been appointed Head of Institutional and leads the team responsible for the management of Institutional client relationships in Australia. Willis previously held the role of National Sales Manager, Adviser Sales at Vanguard Australia.

Rebecca Pope has been appointed Head of Intermediary and leads the team responsible for the distribution of Vanguard's managed funds and exchange traded funds through intermediary channels. Her career at Vanguard Australia includes leadership roles in Sales Excellence & Planning, as well as Intermediary & Retail Marketing.

Colleen Campbell has been appointed Head of Client Service & Administration and leads the client services teams serving the retail and institutional channels. Prior to this appointment Colleen was Vanguard Australia's Senior Product Manager, Client Engagement.