Franklin Templeton promotes UK division leader
Harry Reeves, a seasoned industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in investment management, has been promoted to the position of Head of UK Wholesale at Franklin Templeton. This announcement was made effective from July 1, 2025.
Reeves joined Franklin Templeton in 2020, following the firm's acquisition of Legg Mason. Prior to his promotion, he served as Head of Sales for UK Wholesale at Franklin Templeton, overseeing wholesale sales activities across the UK market. His career at the firm spans over five years, during which he has demonstrated robust expertise in sales and client relationship management.
In his new role, Reeves will oversee multiple channels including private banks, global financial institutions, strategic accounts, and managed portfolio services, reflecting a broad leadership remit. He will continue to oversee wholesale sales activities in the UK market in addition to his new responsibilities.
Andrew Ashton, head of UK at Franklin Templeton, believes that Reeves' strong leadership skills and significant contributions to the UK business make him the ideal candidate for this expanded leadership role. Reeves will report to Ashton in his new position.
The promotion of Reeves is seen as key in ensuring that Franklin Templeton is well-positioned to capitalize on diverse growth opportunities in the UK market. His responsibilities in his new role include driving growth and development within the expanded UK wholesale channel.
Franklin Templeton, a California-based asset manager, is looking forward to leveraging Reeves' expertise to drive strategic initiatives in the wholesale channel. The expanded UK wholesale channel refers to the expanded distribution network for Franklin Templeton's products and services in the UK market.
Before his time at Legg Mason or Franklin Templeton, the exact roles Reeves held are not detailed in public sources. However, it is clear that he has a background in various investment management firms, including Neptune Investment Management, Artemis Investment Management, and Ruffer LLP.
Reeves' promotion to head of UK wholesale at Franklin Templeton is a recognition of his strong leadership skills and ongoing contributions to the UK business. His new role will be crucial in driving strategic initiatives in the wholesale channel at Franklin Templeton.
[1] Source: Company press release [2] Source: Financial Times article, "Franklin Templeton appoints Harry Reeves as Head of UK Wholesale" [3] Source: Citywire article, "Harry Reeves promoted to Head of UK Wholesale at Franklin Templeton"
In his new role as Head of UK Wholesale at Franklin Templeton, Harry Reeves will oversee a broad leadership remit that includes various channels in the finance sector, such as private banks, global financial institutions, and managed portfolio services. His responsibilities will involve driving growth and development within the expanded UK wholesale channel of the business.
Andrew Ashton, head of UK at Franklin Templeton, believes that Reeves' strong leadership skills and significant contributions to the UK business make him an ideal candidate for this expanded leadership role, and he will report to Ashton in his new position. This promotion of Reeves is seen as vital for Franklin Templeton to capitalize on diverse growth opportunities in the UK market by leveraging his expertise in the business and finance sectors.
