Julie Pignati

Julie Pignati is the head of Operations for Franklin Venture Partners (FVP), the firm's specialized investment team that invests in private opportunities, focusing on mid- and late-stage companies it believes are poised for transformative impacts across multiple industries.

Mrs. Pignati joined Franklin Templeton in 2007 and has held a variety of leadership roles spanning investment operations, product development, fund implementation, and project management. Prior to joining FVP, she served as Senior Manager of Investment Operations for Franklin Equity, where she led the operations of a team responsible for more than $140 billion in assets under management and over 100 employees. Earlier in her career, she focused on product development and implementation, leading complex cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution across Franklin Templeton's investment platform.

Mrs. Pignati holds a B.S. in Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly). She has nearly two decades of experience in investment operations, product development, and business management within the asset management industry.