Jonathan Curtis, senior vice president, will assume the role of director of portfolio management for Franklin Templeton's equity group on Feb. 1.
The position is new, a spokesman said.
Mr. Curtis, who is based in San Mateo, Calif., will retain his existing roles as portfolio manager, sector-team leader and research analyst. He will continue to report to Mike McCarthy, chief investment officer.
His responsibilities will include overseeing the unit's U.S.-focused and sector-fund portfolio management teams and enhancing the sharing of investment ideas, analysis and insights across the portfolio teams and with business partners and clients, according to a statement from Franklin equity group Wednesday.
"In his roles as portfolio manager and sector-team lead, Jonathan has exemplified our culture of collaboration and commitment to delivering strong outcomes four our clients," Mr. McCarthy said in the statement, adding "this promotion recognizes Jonathan's contributions to the team and illustrates our commitment to developing leaders in support of the investment process and our clients."
Franklin equity group managed $120 billion as of Nov. 30 in global, U.S. and sector-specific strategies.
Franklin Resources, the parent company of Franklin Templeton, managed $1.41 trillion as of Nov. 30.
