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Vanguard’s New CEO Eyes AI for Enhanced Customer Service

Vanguard’s new CEO, Salim Ramji, announced on Monday that the asset management giant may utilize artificial intelligence to enhance its customer service experience.

Ramji emphasized that improving customer service is a top priority for him, addressing criticisms about the difficulty of reaching Vanguard representatives by phone, a common complaint on online forums.

He highlighted that recent advancements in client experience have been driven by applications of machine learning and AI. Scenario planning and digital onboarding were cited as key areas where AI could provide significant improvements. Ramji mentioned that Vanguard is conducting numerous live experiments and pilots to explore these technologies further.

Taking over as CEO on July 8, Ramji is the first outsider to lead Vanguard, coming from its competitor, BlackRock. Founded in the 1970s, Vanguard is renowned for its low-cost, investor-friendly approach and has played a pivotal role in reducing the cost of investing. The firm is owned by its customers and tends to introduce new products and services more slowly compared to its publicly traded peers.

Ramji expressed his commitment to maintaining Vanguard’s core mission and values, which was established by founder and index fund pioneer Jack Bogle. He indicated that he has no plans for major cultural changes at Vanguard, nor does he intend to introduce a bitcoin exchange-traded fund, a notable success at BlackRock.

Ramji’s focus remains on continuing the company’s sense of purpose and mission, leveraging AI to improve the overall customer experience without straying from Vanguard’s foundational principles.

 

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