Greg Johnson (businessman)
American business executive
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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]
Born
1961 or 1962 (age 64–65)[1]
Gregory Eugene Johnson
1961 or 1962 (age 64–65)[1]
AlmamaterWashington and Lee University
OccupationBusinessman
TitleChairman, San Francisco Giants
Executive chairman, Franklin Templeton Investments
Executive chairman, Franklin Templeton Investments
Greg Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gregory Eugene Johnson 1961 or 1962 (age 64–65)[1] |
| Alma mater | Washington and Lee University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Title | Chairman, San Francisco Giants Executive chairman, Franklin Templeton Investments |
| Term | 2014- |
| Predecessor | Charles B. Johnson |
| Spouse | Married |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Charles B. Johnson Ann Demarest Lutes |
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]
