Matthew Harrison

Matthew Harrison is a seasoned financial services executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across multiple regions and organizations. Currently serving as the Head of Americas (ex-US), Europe & UK at Franklin Templeton since January 2018, Matthew has also held titles such as Head of Europe & UK and Co-Head of APAC during his tenure. Prior to Franklin Templeton, Matthew was General Manager Distribution and Head of Investment Sales at Colonial First State, where an appointment as Acting General Manager of Marketing and Distribution was held for a year. Previous roles include National Sales and Research Manager at IOOF Holdings Ltd, Executive Manager Financial Services at Commonwealth Bank, and Business Development Manager at ING. Matthew Harrison earned a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, specializing in Accounting, Business Law, and Taxation from UNSW from 1994 to 2002.