Franklin Templeton appoints AU/NZ head
Franklin Templeton has appointed Felicity Walsh as managing director and head of Australia and New Zealand.
The role, effective from 1 August, would see Walsh join the APAC leadership team and provide executive oversight of sales, marketing, client services and product strategy. She would also provide strategic direction on business strategy, product innovation and customised investment solutions to cater to shifting client needs in the market.
She was currently head of sales for Franklin Templeton Australia and New Zealand, having joined the firm in 2015 from K2 Advisors. Prior to that, she spent 11 years at Willis Towers Watson in the UK and Australia.
Matt Harrison, co-head of APAC, said: “Felicity brings with her a wealth of experience working with various client segments. Australia and New Zealand are key markets for Franklin Templeton, not just for the APAC region but globally. Felicity and her team will have a key role to play as we continue to expand our business in a market that is set for exponential growth”.
Walsh added: “Australia is an essential market for Franklin Templeton – not just due to its size, but as a market that is mature, transparent and a global leader in so many ways. I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead our well-established and experienced team”.
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