Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Shaped by family legacy, grit and a deep sense of responsibility, Jenny Johnson reflects on the pivotal decisions that took her from “the founder’s granddaughter” to the CEO of Franklin Templeton.

CHAPTERS:

00.00 Jenny Johnson's Journey: Family Legacy and Business Purpose
02:46 Benjamin Franklin's Ethos and Ann Johnson's Impact
06:31 Navigating Nepotism and Earning the CEO Role
09:59 The Deep Responsibility of Asset Management and CEO Role
12:57 From Tech Novice to Crisis Navigator: CEO's Pivotal Decisions
18:28 CEO Crisis Management
21:37 Navigating Work-Life, Embracing Failure and Empowering Women
26:30 Industry Transformation, AI and Jenny Johnson's Personal Side

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