Greg Johnson (businessman) explained

Greg Johnson
Birth Name:	Gregory Eugene Johnson
Nationality:	American
Alma Mater:	Washington and Lee University
Occupation:	Businessman
Chairman, San Francisco Giants Executive chairman, Franklin Templeton Investments
Term:	2014-
Predecessor:	Charles B. Johnson
Spouse:	Married
Children:	2
Parents:	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.^[1]

Early life

Johnson earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and business administration from Washington and Lee University.^[2]

Career

Johnson was CEO of Franklin from January 2004 to 2021.^[3] In 2011, he earned US$6.61 million, and $49.93 million over the past five years.^[2]

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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rupert Harris Johnson, Financier, 89. 16 March 1989. The New York Times. 10 February 2019.
2. Web site:
   1. 218 Gregory E Johnson - Forbes.com
   . www.forbes.com. 4 June 2018.
3. Web site: Executive Profile: Gregory Eugene Johnson . Bloomberg LP . 4 June 2018.
4. Web site: Mutual Fund Billionaire Gives $250 Million to Yale. 30 September 2013. Alden. William. DealBook. 10 February 2019.
5. Web site: Passion runs deep in family tradition - Business - Chinadaily.com.cn. 孟令君. www.chinadaily.com.cn. 4 June 2018.