EquitiesSep 17 2014

Vanguard’s Simon Vanstone dies of suspected heart attack

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Vanguard’s head of institutional business for Europe, Simon Vanstone, has died of a suspected heart attack.

Mr Vanstone had 30 years of industry experience. He leaves behind a wife and three children.

He joined US-owned passive investment specialist Vanguard in 2012 from Axa Rosenberg, where he was European CEO and global head of sales and consultant relationships. He previously worked at State Street Global Advisors as a sales director.

According to the company’s website, Vanguard “currently serves institutional clients worldwide, with its European headquarters in London, and regional offices in Zurich, Paris, and Amsterdam”.

Tom Rampulla, managing director of Vanguard Europe, said: “It is with great sadness that Simon Vanstone, head of Vanguard’s European institutional business, tragically passed away this morning.

“Our sympathies go out to Simon’s family at this very difficult time. Simon made a big difference to our efforts here in Europe and on the lives of the crew. We will miss him.”