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Rupert Johnson
Chairman at
TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND, INC.
Net worth: 3 232 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Rupert Harris Johnson is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 6 different companies. Presently, he holds the position of Chairman & Vice President at Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund, Chairman & Senior Vice President at Franklin Universal Trust, Chairman & Vice President at Templeton Emerging Markets Fund, Chairman & Senior Vice President at Franklin Ltd. Duration Income Trust and Portfolio Manager at Franklin Advisers, Inc. Mr. Johnson is also on the board of Franklin Resources, Inc., Investment Company Institute, Templeton Worldwide, Inc. and The Basic Fund and Chairman & Vice President at Templeton Global Income Fund, Chairman & Vice President at Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. and Vice President for Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. In his past career he occupied the position of Vice President of Templeton Russia & East European Fund, Inc., Trustee & Senior Vice President at Franklin Multi-Income Trust and Senior Vice President for Franklin Advisory Services LLC. He received an undergraduate degree from Washington & Lee University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. 20.05% | 2025-12-04 | 104,203,443 ( 20.05% ) | 3 232 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
Rupert Johnson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST | Chairman | 2012-12-31 |
| SABA CAPITAL INCOME & OPPORTUNITIES FUND II | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| TEMPLETON EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND | Chairman | 2012-12-31 |
| TEMPLETON EMERGING MARKETS FUND | Chairman | 2014-03-02 |
| TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND, INC. | Chairman | 2012-12-31 |
| FRANKLIN LIMITED DURATION INCOME TRUST | Director/Board Member | - |
| FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 1968-12-31 |
Franklin Advisers, Inc.
 Franklin Advisers, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Franklin Advisers provides advisory services to a range of products and separate accounts which utilize various investment strategies including equity, fixed income, core, hybrid, and multi-asset strategies. The firm employs fundamental, bottom-up investment analysis to select securities within a specific sector or industry. | Portfolio Manager-Equities | - |
Investment Company Institute
 Investment Company Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds and unit investment trusts | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of Rupert Johnson
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Training of Rupert Johnson
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
43
1st degree connections
17
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 17 |
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Franklin Resources, Inc.
 Franklin Resources, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Operates as a holding company which provides investment management services | Finance |
Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II
 Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Franklin Advisory Services LLC
 Franklin Advisory Services LLC Investment ManagersFinance FAS utilizes various investment strategies that focus primarily on undervalued companies. The firm employs a bottom-up security selection process to analyze individual securities. They look for under-researched and out-of-favor companies that offer the potential for attractive long-term returns. This may include current growth companies that are being ignored by the market, former growth companies that have recently stumbled whose stock price is dropping sharply but that have the potential for growth and companies that are or may be potential turnaround candidates or takeover targets. | Finance |
Investment Company Institute
Investment Company Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds and unit investment trusts | Commercial Services |
Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc.
 Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides fund management services | Finance |
Templeton Dragon Fund Inc.
 Templeton Dragon Fund Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund
 Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Templeton Russia & East European Fund
 Templeton Russia & East European Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a closed-end investment fund or Investment trust | Miscellaneous |
Franklin Multi-Income Trust
 Franklin Multi-Income Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Franklin Universal Trust
 Franklin Universal Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust
 Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund Inc.
 Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Franklin Advisers, Inc.
Franklin Advisers, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Franklin Advisers provides advisory services to a range of products and separate accounts which utilize various investment strategies including equity, fixed income, core, hybrid, and multi-asset strategies. The firm employs fundamental, bottom-up investment analysis to select securities within a specific sector or industry. | Finance |
Washington & Lee University
 Washington & Lee University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Templeton Worldwide, Inc.
 Templeton Worldwide, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment management services | Finance |
The Basic Fund
 The Basic Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides scholarship programs | Miscellaneous |
RBC Holdings (USA), Inc.
 RBC Holdings (USA), Inc. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Functions as an investment holding company | Miscellaneous |
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