A legend sets his sails anew..

Helge Hussy, authorized signatory and head of sales of Vanguard AG takes his well-deserved retirement.

Dear Mr. Hussy,

from the bottom of our hearts, we wish you all the best for this new chapter in your life. But, we will miss you a lot! With your knowledge, dedication, and success, you consistently set very high standards which are worth striving for.

Thank you for your daily commitment and your bright personality that enriched Vanguard for so long. We wish you all the best in your retirement!

“Enjoy your time, because you live now and today. You cannot relive yesterday, tomorrow. And later comes sooner than you think.” – Albert Einstein

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