Jenny Johnson is president and chief executive officer of Franklin Templeton, and a member of the company's board of directors. Ms. Johnson is responsible for developing the company's overall strategic direction, executing on its strategy, and advancing Franklin Templeton's client-centric culture. Ms. Johnson joined the company in 1988 and previously held the role of president and chief operating officer. In 2020, Ms. Johnson was named to Barron's inaugural list of the 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance. She has been named one of Money Management Executive's Top Women in Asset Management and was chosen by her peers as one of Ignites' Most Influential Women in Fund Management. Ms. Johnson is a recipient of the Robert L. Gould Award presented by global investment management association NICSA, recognizing outstanding achievement in the mutual fund industry. Ms. Johnson earned her B.A. in economics from the University of California at Davis. She is a board member of the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital.