Tim Buckley sends shockwaves by retiring as Vanguard CEO after adding $750 billion per year during his stay in the executive suite

The 54 year-old lasted just over six years in the job, delivered on targets, but he also made head-scratching decisions and never solved its technology woes

Author Brooke Southall March 1, 2024 at 3:35 AM

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Tim Buckley: It’s time for others now.

Keith Girard contributed to the editing of this article.

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Leonardo

March 1, 2024 — 12:21 PM

Being an investor with Vanguard for 30 plus years I hope that the new CEO will manage Vanguard in the vein of Jack Bogle and represent small investors on which the firm was founded.. I cringle when I see ads for Vanguard that claim that it is owned by the investors since no disclosures have been made to the owners for many years. Hopefully the new external CEO will right the Vanguard Ship in the style of Jack Bogle.

steve

March 1, 2024 — 9:04 PM

Amen to Leonardo's comment. How we all yearn for a return to Jack Bogle's vision and style of leadership.

Hank

March 3, 2024 — 12:30 AM

Good!

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