Franklin Templeton's Jenny Johnson and Sonal Desai Among Barron’s 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance

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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 11, 2023 / Franklin Templeton's President and CEO, Jenny Johnson, along with Sonal Desai, CIO of Franklin Templeton Fixed Income, have been named to Barron's fourth annual list of the 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance. This recognition marks their fourth consecutive year being included since the list's inception in 2020. The selection process involves nominations judged by a panel from Barron's, highlighting influential women in finance, including executives and policymakers. Importantly, Franklin Templeton did not pay for this ranking. The firm oversees approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management and operates globally with a focus on providing investment management expertise and technology solutions.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 11, 2023 / Franklin Templeton

Two accomplished Franklin Templeton leaders- President and CEO Jenny Johnson; Sonal Desai, CIO, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income-were selected for Barron's fourth annual list of the 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance.

The list honors women who have achieved positions of prominence in the financial services industry and are helping to shape its future. The list, chosen by a panel of Barron's writers and editors, is based on external and internal nominations, and includes executives at major U.S. companies, investment managers and securities analysts, and public servants and policy makers . All are based in the U.S.

This is the fourth consecutive year that Johnson and Desai have been named to the list, having been selected each year since the list was introduced in 2020. Franklin Templeton did not provide compensation to Barron's for the ranking.

View the full 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance feature here.

Sonal Desai

CIO, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income

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Jenny Johnson

President and CEO, Franklin Templeton

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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 155 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 offices in more than 30 countries and approximately 1,300 investment professionals, the California-based company has over 75 years of investment experience and approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of February 28, 2023. For more information, please visit franklinresources.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

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FAQ

Who were recognized by Barron's as influential women in finance?

Jenny Johnson and Sonal Desai from Franklin Templeton were recognized by Barron's.

How many years have Johnson and Desai been on Barron's list?

They have been on Barron's list for four consecutive years since its introduction in 2020.

What is Franklin Templeton's assets under management as of February 2023?

Franklin Templeton has approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of February 2023.

Did Franklin Templeton pay for the Barron's ranking?

No, Franklin Templeton did not provide compensation to Barron's for the ranking.