“I’m excited to be taking over this expanded function in Canada, at a time when the agency is poised for progress, and as we proceed to introduce new capabilities from our specialist funding managers,” mentioned Ashton within the press launch saying his appointment. “I sit up for working with our proficient staff throughout Canada to proceed to finest align our capabilities and insights with the wants and pursuits of our valued shoppers.”
In his function as chairman, Ashton will proceed to report back to Adam Spector, Head of World Distribution for Franklin Templeton.
“Canada is a key precedence inside our international enterprise and presents vital alternatives for progress, and Andrew’s management will proceed to place us to finest serve our shoppers throughout the Canadian market,” mentioned Spector within the launch. “With over twenty years of expertise in distribution globally and 7 years overseeing our Canadian enterprise, Andrew is properly outfitted to guide our skilled staff in Canada in rising alternatives domestically, whereas strengthening our capability to ship the total breadth of Franklin Templeton’s international funding experience to shoppers in Canada.”
Dennis Tew, at present Head of Retail Gross sales, Canada, has been appointed as Head of Gross sales, Canada, and will likely be reporting on to Ashton as the brand new Chairman.
