Greg Johnson (businessman)

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Greg Johnson
Born
Gregory Eugene Johnson

1961or1962(age 61–62) [1]
NationalityAmerican
Alma mater Washington and Lee University
OccupationBusinessman
TitleChairman, San Francisco Giants
Executive chairman, Franklin Templeton Investments
Term2014-
Predecessor Charles B. Johnson
SpouseMarried
Children2
Parent(s) Charles B. Johnson
Ann Demarest Lutes

Gregory Eugene Johnson (born 1961/1962) is an American businessman, and the executive chairman of Franklin Templeton Investments, a company founded in 1947 by his grandfather, Rupert H. Johnson Sr. [2]

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Early life

Johnson earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and business administration from Washington and Lee University. [3] [1]

Career

Johnson was CEO of Franklin from January 2004 to 2021. [1] In 2011, he earned US$6.61 million, and $49.93 million over the past five years. [3]

In June 2013, Johnson succeeded his father, Charles B. Johnson, as chairman of Franklin Templeton Investments. [4]

Personal life

Johnson has a son and a daughter. [5]

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References

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