Melissa C.

Melissa C. currently serves as Senior Vice President and Head of the Office of the CIO at Franklin Templeton since August 2020. Prior to this role, Melissa held multiple leadership positions at Legg Mason from August 2014 to August 2020, including Managing Director of Technology Strategy & Planning and Director of Business Enablement. Additionally, experience includes key roles at DST Brokerage Solutions and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, showcasing expertise in product management, applications analysis, and business analysis. Melissa began a career at Legg Mason in 1999, where various roles included Business Analyst and Corporate Recruiter. Educational achievements include a Professional Leadership Program for Women from Towson University and a BA in Sociology, HR Management, and Business Administration from McDaniel College.