Franklin Resources lists 10 executives, led by Jennifer M. Johnson, CEO & Non-Independent Director (age 61). Matthew Nicholls is the company's Co-President, CFO & COO (age 52).
In fiscal year 2025 the highest-paid executive was Terrence James Murphy, Co-President & Head of Public Market Investments, with total pay of $12.39 million. The 4 executives with reported pay received $28.10 million in all.
The average age of the executives with a known age is 56; the youngest is 42 and the oldest 64.
Titles, ages and pay from company filings; pay for fiscal year 2025.

Executive Chairman of the Board & Non-Independent Director
CEO & Non-Independent Director
Co-President, CFO & COO
Co-President & Head of Public Market Investments
Co-President & Chief Commercial Officer
President of India
Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer
Head of Research & Director of Portfolio Management
Chief Administrative Officer & Head of Business Development
Head of Investor Relations
| Executive | Title | Age | Total pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence James Murphy | Co-President & Head of Public Market Investments | 57 | $12.39 million |
| Jennifer M. Johnson | CEO & Non-Independent Director | 61 | $7.89 million |
| Matthew Nicholls | Co-President, CFO & COO | 52 | $5.55 million |
| Gregory Eugene Johnson CPA | Executive Chairman of the Board & Non-Independent Director | 64 | $2.27 million |
Total pay as reported for the fiscal year; it can include salary, bonus and stock awards.
Jennifer M. Johnson (CEO & Non-Independent Director), age 61; total pay in fiscal year 2025 was $7.89 million.
Matthew Nicholls (Co-President, CFO & COO), age 52.
Terrence James Murphy, Co-President & Head of Public Market Investments, with total pay of $12.39 million in fiscal year 2025.
Gregory Eugene Johnson CPA (Executive Chairman of the Board & Non-Independent Director), Jennifer M. Johnson (CEO & Non-Independent Director), Matthew Nicholls (Co-President, CFO & COO), Terrence James Murphy (Co-President & Head of Public Market Investments) and Daniel Ernesto Gamba CFA (Co-President & Chief Commercial Officer), and 5 more.