Vanguard has announced the promotion of Adriana Rangel to Head of Distribution for Latin America.
In her new role, the firm stated in a press release, Rangel will be responsible for the Institutional and Wealth Management distribution teams across Mexico, South America, Central America and the Caribbean, and US Offshore.
This consolidation of distribution teams aims to foster greater synergies across the region, the firm added.
Rangel joined Vanguard Mexico in 2019 and most recently served as Head of Institutional Sales for Latin America. The company described her role as “instrumental in strengthening the pension ecosystem in the region,” by developing local retirement solutions, enhancing investment alternatives for healthy global diversification, and raising the firm’s profile.
She is also a co-founder of Mujeres en Finanzas, an organization promoting the development and empowerment of women in the financial sector. Rangel brings extensive experience in providing investment solutions to institutions such as Afores, AFPs, Personal Retirement Plan Providers, Asset Managers, and Insurance Companies.
She holds a degree in Economics from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) and recently earned her MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
“Since her arrival, Adriana has been fundamental to Vanguard’s growth in the region, positioning us as one of the leading global asset managers in the market. I am confident that under her leadership, extensive experience, and deep understanding of our clients’ needs, we will continue to enhance our value proposition and services, offering all investors the best chances of success,” said Juan Hernández, Head of Latin America, in the press release.
Hernández also took the opportunity to thank outgoing executive Pablo Bernal – recently appointed Country Head for Vanguard Spain – for his leadership and achievements in the region over the past eight years.
Rangel commented: “I am very proud and excited about the challenge this new role represents. Our team has built very strong relationships across the region, and we want to deliver the best investment solutions. We will optimize our client coverage so that, through our extraordinary team, we can change the way Latin America invests.”
