Greg Johnson

Greg Johnson is Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board of Franklin Resources, Inc.
Mr. Johnson was elected Co-CEO of Franklin Resources in 2004 and served as the company's CEO beginning in 2005 until February 2020. Under his tenure as CEO, Franklin Templeton became one of the most globally recognized firms in the asset management industry. In 2020, Mr. Johnson became Executive Chairman.
Mr. Johnson earned a B.S. in accounting and business administration in 1983 from Washington and Lee University, and his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate in 1985. He is a board member and past chairman of the Investment Company Institute's Board of Governors. Additionally, he is a board member of Zand, the first digital bank to provide both retail and corporate services. Mr. Johnson is a past Vice Chairman of the Mutual Fund Forum and a past Chairman of the Western district of the Securities Industry Association. He is a current board member of Jumpstart, an early literacy and education organization. He serves as a Life Governor for the San Francisco Symphony. Mr. Johnson serves as the Chairman and designated control person for the San Francisco Giants and serves on Major League Baseball's audit and competition committees.