$1.6 Trillion Franklin Templeton Appoints Manraj Sekhon to Global Executive Committee in Addition to Existing Roles as Chief Investment Officer of Templeton Global Investments and Co-CEO of Templeton Asset Management Singapore, Joined Franklin Templeton in 2018 and was ex-Chief Executive & CIO of Singapore Temasek Subsidiary Fullerton Fund Management
18th November 2024 | Hong Kong
Franklin Templeton ($1.6 trillion AUM) has announced the appointment of Manraj Sekhon to the Global Executive Committee, in addition to existing roles as Chief Investment Officer of Templeton Global Investments and Co-CEO of Templeton Asset Management Singapore. Manraj Sekhon joined Franklin Templeton in 2018, and was ex-Chief Executive & CIO of Singapore Temasek subsidiary Fullerton Fund Management. Franklin Templeton (18/11/24): “Franklin Templeton is pleased to announce the induction of Manraj Sekhon, Chief Investment Officer – Templeton Global Investments to its global Executive Committee. In his expanded role on the Executive Committee, Manraj will work closely with Jenny Johnson, President & CEO, Terrence Murphy, EVP & Head of Public Markets, and other members of Franklin Templeton’s global leadership team to shape the company’s long-term strategy, drive business growth, and oversee key initiatives that align with the firm’s mission and core values. Franklin Templeton’s Executive Committee is the core global leadership group providing long-term vision and strategic direction by bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise from various regions, ensuring that growth strategies are aligned with global market trends and client needs. The committee’s collaborative approach fosters innovation, drives sustainable growth, and enhances Franklin Templeton’s ability to navigate a complex market landscape. The committee plays a vital role in steering Franklin Templeton towards achieving its long-term goals and maintaining a competitive edge in the marketplace. Manraj’s expanded role is in addition to his existing role as the Chief Investment Officer of Templeton Global Investments and Co-CEO of Templeton Asset Management Ltd. in Singapore, and he will continue to be based there. In his capacity as CIO of Templeton Global Investments, he oversees over 120 investment professionals across 19 countries and a full suite of global and emerging markets equity strategies. He has some 30 years of global investment experience managing portfolios on behalf of pension plans, sovereign wealth, endowments, insurance, family offices and private wealth.” In 2024 July, Franklin Templeton hired Eastspring Investments Oliver Lee as Senior Vice President & Senior Client Portfolio Manager at Templeton Global Investments (18/6/24), succeeding William Chang who is appointed as Senior Client Portfolio Manager at Franklin Equity Group (1/8/24).
“ $1.6 Trillion Franklin Templeton Appoints Manraj Sekhon to Global Executive Committee in Addition to Existing Roles as Chief Investment Officer of Templeton Global Investments and Co-CEO of Templeton Asset Management Singapore, Joined Franklin Templeton in 2018 and was ex-Chief Executive & CIO of Singapore Temasek Subsidiary Fullerton Fund Management “
Jenny Johnson, President & CEO, Franklin Templeton: “We are thrilled to welcome Manraj to the Executive Committee. His expertise and leadership will play a critical role in driving the next phase of our growth across global markets. This appointment reflects our continued commitment to strategically evolve and grow our organization by tapping into the strength of our collective global leadership to drive our business forward.”
Templeton Global Investments CIO, Manraj Sekhon: “I am delighted to join Franklin Templeton’s Executive Committee during this exciting period of growth and innovation. I look forward to collaborating with our talented global leadership team to further align our capabilities and insights with the evolving needs and interests of our clients and help grow our business globally.”
Profile – Manraj S. Sekhon, Chief Investment Officer of Templeton Global Investments, Co-CEO of Templeton Asset Management and Member of the Global Executive Committee of Franklin Templeton – Born and raised in Singapore, Manraj S. Sekhon is the Chief Investment Officer of Templeton Global Investments, Co-CEO of Templeton Asset Management and a Member of the Global Executive Committee of Franklin Templeton. Templeton Global Investments is a pioneer investor in Global and Emerging Markets with a rich heritage of over 80 years, an unrivaled presence on-the-ground and scale globally. It combines extensive local presence and expertise with a flexible investment approach to give clients access to a broad set of global investment opportunities. As CIO of Templeton Global Investments, Manraj leads a team of over 120 investment professionals across 19 countries globally, managing around USD 80 billion in global, regional, single-country, small cap and private equity strategies as of September 30, 2024. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton in 2018, Manraj served as the Chief Executive and Chief Investment Officer of Fullerton Fund Management, the asset management subsidiary of Temasek. Before this, Manraj occupied various roles in London at Mercury Asset Management (now BlackRock), Invesco Asset Management and Henderson Global Investors. Manraj has some 30 years of global investment experience and previously won the ‘Best Fund Manager’ award from Professional Adviser. He was also ranked in both the ‘Citywire Top 100 Fund Managers’ and the ‘Professional Adviser Hot 100 Fund Managers’. Manraj graduated from the University of Warwick with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Management Sciences and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). He sits as an Advisory Board member to the UK Department for International Trade, a Council member for the Singapore-India Business Roundtable, an Advisory Council member of the CFA Society Singapore and an Advisor to the Investment Committee of the Singapore Management University (SMU). He also serves as a Board Director of the Singapore Repertory Theatre and is a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO).
$1.6 Trillion Asset Manager Franklin Templeton Hires Eastspring Investments Oliver Lee as Senior Vice President & Senior Client Portfolio Manager at Templeton Global Investments, Succeeds William Chang Who is Appointed as Senior Client Portfolio Manager at Franklin Equity Group
2nd July 2024 – Leading asset manager Franklin Templeton with $1.6 trillion AUM has hired Eastspring Investments Oliver Lee as Senior Vice President & Senior Client Portfolio Manager at Templeton Global Investments (18/6/24), succeeding William Chang who is appointed as Senior Client Portfolio Manager at Franklin Equity Group (1/8/24). Oliver Lee has more than 20 years of financial industry & investment experience including at Eastspring Investments, Jupiter Asset Management, Schroders, Goldman Sachs & UBS. William Chang has close to 20 years of financial industry & investment experience including at Goldman Sachs & Pacific Global Advisors (acquired by Goldman Sachs Asset Management in 2015). Announcement (2/7/24): “Franklin Templeton has announced the appointment of Oliver Lee to the role of Senior Vice President, Senior Client Portfolio Manager at Templeton Global Investments (TGI), effective June 18, 2024, and the appointment of William Chang to the newly-created role of Senior Client Portfolio Manager at Franklin Equity Group (FEG), effective August 1, 2024. TGI represents the combined businesses of Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity (FTEME) and Templeton Global Equity Group (TGEG) under a single umbrella. In his new role, Lee is responsible for representing TGI’s strategies in the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions. He will work closely with the firm’s distribution partners and clients to accelerate growth, deepen relationships and strengthen the firm’s market position in these key regions. Lee is based in Singapore and reports to Anu Sawhney, Managing Director and Head of Business Development at TGI. Templeton Global Investments (TGI), Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity (FTEME), Templeton Global Equity Group (TGEG) and Franklin Equity Group (FEG) are all Investment Advisory Groups within Franklin Templeton. Oliver Lee brings over 20 years of experience across investment banking and asset management in Europe and Asia. Prior to Franklin Templeton, Lee most recently served as a Client Portfolio Manager representing Japan equities at Eastspring Investments. He has also held various roles at Jupiter Asset Management, Schroders, Sloane Robinson, Goldman Sachs and UBS. Lee holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Wales, Cardiff. Oliver Lee takes over from William Chang, who will transition into the role of Senior Client Portfolio Manager, Franklin Equity Group. Chang will continue to be based in Singapore and will report to Evan Davis, Head of Business Development at the Franklin Equity Group. In this newly-created role, Chang will lead business development efforts in the APAC region to expand upon the success of the Franklin Equity Group’s diverse range of public and private Growth, Innovation, and sector focused investment and portfolio solutions. William Chang has close to 20 years of experience in the asset management industry. Immediately before joining Franklin Templeton in 2021, Chang was a vice president with the client solutions team with Goldman Sachs Asset Management in New York, where he was responsible for origination efforts, as well as developing content and multi-asset portfolio solutions for corporate/public pensions, sovereign wealth funds, and endowments. Chang holds a Bachelor of Science in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University.”
Oliver Lee, Senior Vice President & Senior Client Portfolio Manager, Templeton Global Investments – Oliver Lee brings over 20 years of experience across investment banking and asset management in Europe and Asia. Prior to Franklin Templeton, Lee most recently served as a Client Portfolio Manager representing Japan equities at Eastspring Investments. He has also held various roles at Jupiter Asset Management, Schroders, Sloane Robinson, Goldman Sachs and UBS. Lee holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Wales, Cardiff. Oliver Lee takes over from William Chang, who will transition into the role of Senior Client Portfolio Manager, Franklin Equity Group. Chang will continue to be based in Singapore and will report to Evan Davis, Head of Business Development at the Franklin Equity Group. In this newly-created role, Chang will lead business development efforts in the APAC region to expand upon the success of the Franklin Equity Group’s diverse range of public and private Growth, Innovation, and sector focused investment and portfolio solutions.
William Chang, Senior Client Portfolio Manager, Franklin Equity Group – William Chang has close to 20 years of experience in the asset management industry. Immediately before joining Franklin Templeton in 2021, Chang was a vice president with the client solutions team with Goldman Sachs Asset Management in New York, where he was responsible for origination efforts, as well as developing content and multi-asset portfolio solutions for corporate/public pensions, sovereign wealth funds, and endowments. Chang holds a Bachelor of Science in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University.
About Franklin Templeton – Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 150 countries. Franklin Templeton’s mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions. Through its specialist investment managers, the company offers specialization on a global scale, bringing extensive capabilities in fixed income, equity, alternatives and multi-asset solutions. With more than 1,500 investment professionals, and offices in major financial markets around the world, the California-based company has over 75 years of investment experience and over US$1.6 trillion in assets under management as of May 31, 2024.
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