Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson joins guest host Ryan W. Neal at the Technology Tools for Today conference. She shares her impressions of her first T3, where she appeared in a fireside chat with T3 president Joel Bruckenstein discussing her firm's latest technology, as well as on a panel on increasing diversity in the industry. The duo also discuss their love of skiing and snowboarding, and Johnson's cross-country RV trip and her new love of rollerblading.
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Guest bio:
Jenny Johnson is president and chief executive officer of Franklin Resources, Inc. She is also a member of the company's board of directors. Ms. Johnson is responsible for developing the company's overall strategic direction, executing on its strategy and advancing Franklin Templeton's client-centric culture.
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