Franklin Templeton appoints Anne Simpson as Global Head of Sustainability
24 January 2022 - Simpson Brings 35 Years of International Investment and Academic Expertise to Lead Franklin Templeton’s Global Stewardship, Sustainability and ESG Strategy.
Franklin Templeton has appointed Anne Simpson as Global Head of Sustainability, a newly-created role charged with driving Franklin Templeton’s overall strategic direction on stewardship, sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment strategy globally.
Simpson joins the firm from the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), where she served as Managing Investment Director for Board Governance & Sustainability, leading the development and execution of CalPERS’ award-winning Sustainable Investment Strategy across a global portfolio of US$500 billion with 80% of assets internally managed.
She will report to President and CEO Jenny Johnson and join the firm on 22 February 2022, based in California.
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