Brian W.

Brian W. has extensive work experience in the finance industry. Brian currently holds the role of Principal - Corporate FinTech Investments at Franklin Templeton since March 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Franklin Templeton Private Equity (FTPE) from October 2018 to March 2022, where they held the position of Principal with responsibilities in Investments, Product Innovation, and Business Development.

Brian's earlier experience at Franklin Templeton includes a role as Vice President from August 2008 to October 2018. In this position, they led a team and implemented growth acceleration and market expansion strategies across various platforms, including hedge fund, private equity, real estate, and commodities. Brian was involved in strategic decision-making as a member of several committees and programs.

Before joining Franklin Templeton, Brian held the position of Director of Institutional Global Business at a financial institution from the start of their career in 2004 until 2008. Their responsibilities included budgeting, strategic planning, and improving communication across global stakeholders.

Prior to this, Brian served as Manager of Corporate Development & Planning at Franklin Templeton from 2001 to 2003. During this time, they led a team in corporate strategy and budgeting processes, review of potential targets for acquisition, and building a financial reporting infrastructure.

Earlier in their career, Brian held finance-related positions at StreetZebra.com, Clarity Partners, and Salomon Brothers Inc. as Director of Finance, Private Equity Investment Associate, and Investment Banking Analyst respectively.

Overall, Brian W. has held various positions in finance across multiple organizations, showcasing their expertise in corporate finance, investment strategy, business development, and process improvement.

Brian W. holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of California, Berkeley and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in History from UCLA.