Global inclusion
We believe inclusion transforms the opportunities that exist across our enterprise into better outcomes for our clients, employees, and shareholders.
Global inclusion optimizes talent and firm resources–it is a catalyst for innovation and growth.
As a global asset manager, with offices in over 30 countries, we believe diversity of perspectives, experiences, and an inclusive culture are at the forefront of our ability to anticipate trends, identify opportunities and craft solutions to meet the ever-changing needs of our clients.
Our strategic framework is based on three pillars: our people, our practices, and our presence. We aspire to:
Become an employer of choice for top talent by empowering diverse perspectives at every level.
Strengthen inclusive leadership capability and workplace processes to remain the business partner of choice.
Work with our peers to establish asset management as the industry of choice by building strategic partnerships to broaden our network and unlock new opportunities.
“Global inclusion is part of our growth story: serving clients' evolving needs, unlocking enterprise value, and empowering our people worldwide.”
Regina Curry, Chief Global Inclusion Officer
Strategic imperatives
Our people—To empower diverse perspectives
Widen our talent pipeline
to maximize our range of perspectives, capabilities, and ideas
Attract, develop and retain the top talent
to drive better outcomes for clients across our global footprint
Our practices—To innovate and drive growth
Build an inclusive workplace
by increasing inclusive leadership capability and employee sense of belonging and engagement
Uncover untapped opportunities
by integrating inclusive practices into investment, talent, and client relationship processes
Our presence—To expand our reach
Amplify our external voice
to grow our influence and share our perspectives with new audiences
Build strategic partnerships
to broaden our network and unlock new opportunities
Integrated for impact
“Global inclusion is not the responsibility of any one person or department. Our approach is an integrated enterprise-wide initiative — and it's a part of our growth story.”
Jenny Johnson
President and Chief Executive Officer
A global team
Diversity exists across our global enterprise in a number of ways: from our strategies, to our operations, markets, geographical locations, leadership styles, and our people. Inclusion is how we leverage this diversity to support a collaborative and innovative workplace.
9,000+
employees globally*
1,500+
investment professionals in over 25 countries
155
countries with clients
10
investment managers with specialized capabilities
*Metrics are as of 3/31/2026. Includes Putnam employees that joined Franklin Templeton on January 1, 2024. Excludes Clarion Partners, ClearBridge Investments, Lexington Partners, Royce Investment Partners, and Western Asset.
Including all perspectives
Our three regional Inclusion Executive Councils (Americas, EMEA, APAC) ensure top-down accountability and localized strategies.
Comprising more than 50 senior leaders from across the firm, the regional councils identify aspects of both diversity and inclusion that are the most relevant and important in their region.
Our nine employee-led Business Resource Groups (BRGs) are open to all and connect employees from around the globe. Through our BRG networks we cultivate a sense of belonging, uncover new opportunities for growth, and share perspectives across the enterprise.
Changing Faces of Wealth
Changing Faces of Wealth: Dimensions & Insights® is a program we developed in partnership with our industry peers. It provides financial professionals with research, survey results, and actionable ideas to address unique financial motivations and concerns of the evolving dimensions of investors. Successfully launched in the U.S., this program is being adapted to meet regional needs around the world.
Strategic partnerships
We partner with leading organizations to foster a more inclusive investment industry. Here is a snapshot of a few.
Catalyst helps organizations accelerate their businesses with inclusive workplace solutions and design high-performing workplaces.
Offers Internship and career opportunities for collegiate athletes.
Beyond Talk is a workshop for leaders within the top asset management firms that CalSTRS works with and values along with other institutional plans with similar goals.
Explore more
Our pool of talent brings a wealth of viewpoints and we’d like to add yours. Click here to view current career opportunities in 30+ countries.
Chief Global Inclusion Officer Regina Curry shares thought leadership and actionable insights for sustainable change and more economic inclusion.
Being a good corporate citizen is essential to our role in building a better world. Click here to download our CSR report.
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