Salim Ramji, a seasoned investment banker and executive with renowned Blackrock, an investment and risk management firm.
He was recently appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Vanguard Inc. Vanguard is also an investment and risk advisory firm, based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States.
They have over $7 trillion in global assets under management.
Let’s look at the humble beginnings of Salim Ramji, his early life, career, wife, children and achievements.
Early Life and Background of Salim Ramji
Ramji earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and politics from the University of Toronto, an MA degree in law from Cambridge University, and is a CFA charterholder.
As a child born in Tanzania, Rajim’s parents seems to be more of travelers but that doesn’t take away the fact that the new Vanguard boss is Indian-Canadian as he was raised in Canada.
Career and Achievements
Salim Ramji has had a distinguished career in the financial services industry. Here’s a brief overview of his early life and background:
– Early Career: Salim Ramji started his career as a lawyer with Clifford Chance in London and Hong Kong.
– Consulting: Before joining BlackRock, he was a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company in charge of the firm’s Asset & Wealth Management Practice.
– Microfinance Work: Feresh out of college, he worked in microfinance in the north of Pakistan, focusing on proviďing small loans to emerging women’s enterprises or small farmers.
His extensive experience and contributions to the field have led him to his recent appointment as the new CEO of Vanguard, effective July 8, 2024. Ramji’s background reflects a blend of legal expertise, financial acumen, and a commitment to expanding investment access for a broad range of investors.
Wife and Children
Salim is married with two sons who they both live in New York.
Although most of Mr. Rajim’s family information remains private, he is a well known stakeholder in services relating to children education and community services.
