Franklin Templeton Overhauls Leadership to Drive ETF and Asia Growth — Franklin Resources, Inc.

Event summary

Franklin Templeton appoints Liz Hogbin as Head of Global Product, Rene Buehlmann as Head of Asia Pacific, and promotes Patrick O’Connor to Vice Chairman of the Global Client Group.
$63.4 billion in net inflows year-to-date, with growth across wealth, institutional clients, asset classes, and regions.
Hogbin joins from T. Rowe Price; Buehlmann brings 35 years of experience in Asia Pacific markets.
O’Connor will focus on expanding ETF capabilities in Japan, Greater China, Korea, Taiwan, and India.

The big picture

Franklin Templeton is reshaping its Global Client Group to meet rising demand for integrated public and private market solutions. The leadership changes reflect a strategic focus on ETF growth, Asia Pacific expansion, and institutional client service. With $1.79 trillion in AUM as of June 2026, the firm aims to sustain momentum through coordinated product and distribution strategies.

What we're watching

ETF Expansion: How Franklin Templeton will leverage O’Connor’s expertise to accelerate ETF growth in key Asian markets.
Asia Pacific Strategy: Whether Buehlmann can deepen Franklin Templeton’s presence in Asia Pacific and drive regional revenue growth.
Product Innovation: The pace at which Hogbin simplifies the global product platform and introduces innovation under her leadership.