November 26, 2024: Franklin Templeton is pleased to announce several significant promotions as it sets its Australian business up for a period of strong growth, expansion and prepares to add to its list of capabilities available locally.
“We are pleased to announce five new internal promotions of Franklin Templeton team members in recognition of their valuable contributions to the business and its growth trajectory,” Franklin Templeton’s Managing Director and Head of Australia and New Zealand, Felicity Walsh, said.
“These promotions recognise the important and positive contributions of these individuals, while highlighting our continued commitment to providing opportunities for ongoing employee growth and development,” she added.
Louise Thompson, previously Head of Research and Consultants for the past four years, has been promoted to lead the business’s retail distribution efforts.
“As the industry landscape continues to shift, Louise’s experience and strong relationships with the research and consultant businesses in this market position her well to lead our incredibly talented distribution team in identifying solutions aligning to the needs of our clients,” Walsh said.
“Louise joined Franklin Templeton nearly two decades ago as Senior Manager, Distribution and her career has developed in tandem with the growth of our Australian business. This promotion recognises her incredible leadership skills and is a testament to her years of dedication in building the Australian retail business,” Walsh shared.
“I am delighted to take on this new role. I have enjoyed my years at Franklin Templeton in a variety of roles covering both retail and institutional clients and look forward to contributing to its further growth in the Australian market. This organisation has provided me with many challenges and opportunities to further my career,” Thompson added.
In other promotions, Jenine Hayman will be promoted to the position of Senior Director, Research and Consultants, Aimee Corsiglia will be promoted to Marketing Director and Oliver Britton will be promoted to Sales Director. James Cummane has also been promoted to the position of Business Development Manager.
“These promotions will help the business extend our reach to service to our clients via multiple channels in an evolving digital-first environment and strengthen our relationships with consultants as the industry landscape continues to consolidate,” Walsh said.
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