Rupert Johnson Jr

Vice Chairman and Director, Franklin Resources

$3.77B

as of 10/04/24

About Rupert Johnson Jr

Rupert Johnson Jr. is the vice chairman of Franklin Resources, a global investment management firm also called Franklin Templeton Investments.

He is the largest shareholder in the firm with 21%. His half brother Charles, who chaired the company until 2013, is a close second.

Their father, Rupert Sr., founded Franklin Distributors in 1947; the business grew and went public in 1983.

Rupert Jr. joined in 1965 and has been vice chairman since 1999. His nephew Gregory Johnson now serves as chairman.

Personal stats

Citizenship

United States of America

Source of wealth

Franklin Templeton

Residence

Burlingame, California

Marital status

Married

Birth date

08/10/40 (age 84)

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Science, Washington & Lee University

Self-made

inherited and growing