Franklin Templeton, a mutual fund investment company announced the appointment 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. Franklin Templeton’s Executive Committee is the core global leadership group providing long-term vision and strategic direction.
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.
“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,” said Jenny Johnson, President & CEO, Franklin Templeton.
“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,” said Manraj.
