Vanguard hires technology head

Vanguard Australia has recruited Aman Sahani as its new chief information officer for the Asia Pacific.

Sahani will also join the Australian executive team underscoring the importance the $11.6 trillion fund manager places on the IT function.

He replaces Kim Petersen who will move into a new role as head of international systems for Vanguard's United States business.

Sahani spent the last six years in executive roles at Thryv Australia (formerly known as Sensis) as head of technology and core systems.

Earlier, he held senior roles at Australia Post, National Australia Bank, and ANZ Bank.

In the new role, the technology head will oversee Vanguard's Asia Pacific 200 strong IT division and lead the team in delivering efficient modern scalable technology and infrastructure solutions to drive client success.

Vanguard Australia managing director Daniel Shrimski said Sahani would bring substantial expertise to Vanguard's IT function at an important time for the fund.

"We look forward to welcoming Aman to Vanguard, and as a member of the Australian executive team," he said.

"His deep technical expertise and passion for innovation and enhancing the customer experience are particularly valuable to us as we continue to transform our direct to investor business, bring our new super fund to market, and continue our focus on providing Australian investors the best chance for investment success."