Franklin Templeton has appointed Jacob Rowe as business development director for its UK wholesale distribution team.
He will be covering the South West and the Midland’s region and report to Harry Reeves, head of sales UK wholesale.
Rowe (pictured) has 10 years of industry experience, having joined from Russell Investments, where he spent the last seven years in an intermediary distribution role.
Before entering financial services with JP Morgan he was a professional football player with Birmingham City FC when they were a Premier League club.
Reeves said: “In the current market environment, UK intermediaries continue to play a crucial role in supporting their client base and ensuring they maximise their capital during this period of economic uncertainty.
“Maintaining and deepening our relationships with UK intermediaries is key, and the South West remains an important region within Franklin Templeton’s UK wholesale strategy. Jacob brings valuable experience in working with the intermediary community across the UK, and we are pleased to welcome him to the team.”
