Robert Foster

Robert Foster is an experienced IT professional with a strong background in data science and technology within the investment management sector. Currently serving as the Director of IT at Franklin Templeton since September 2022, Robert previously held the position of Vice President of Global Technology at Deutsche Bank from July 2012 to April 2023, where notable contributions included managing the Olympus Program, resulting in the transfer of over $600 billion in assets through significant system implementations. Robert's earlier roles include consulting on the Charles River Trading System as a Trading Systems Consultant at Foster Software Consulting Group and serving as a Trading Systems Analyst at Wachovia, where development and analysis of trading systems were key responsibilities. Additionally, Robert began their career at MFS Investment Management, focusing on software development and project management for fixed income trading systems. Robert holds an MBA in Finance from Boston College and a Bachelor's in Finance from Northeastern University.