Brian Lenhardt

Brian Lenhardt currently serves as the Head of Investment Operations and Risk Management for Public Market Investments at Franklin Templeton, a position held since January 2024. Previously, Brian Lenhardt was the Chief Operating Officer of the Investment Division at Putnam Investments from 2001 until December 2023. Earlier experience includes roles as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company from 1998 to 2001, an Associate in Mergers & Acquisitions at Merrill Lynch in 1996, and a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company from 1994 to 1996. Brian Lenhardt holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School (1997-1998) and an A.B. in Engineering Sciences and Economics from Dartmouth College (1990-1994).