Franklin Templeton appoints head of marketing

Franklin Templeton Australia and New Zealand has appointed Felicity Nicholson as its new head of marketing.

Nicholson came across from Legg Mason when it was acquired by Franklin Templeton earlier this year. Before joining the firm, she held senior marketing roles at Hastings, MLC, and AMP among others. The organisation announced a new distribution leadership team this week, including a promotion for Felicity Walsh to head of both institutional and retail sales. John Besley has also taken up the head of product role.

Matthew Harrison, Franklin Templeton Australia and New Zealand's managing director, said the business has made changes to help them adapt to the current operating environment. "We must respond quickly and innovatively to the changing demands of our clients and of the industry. With this new team in place we are well positioned to meet these demands, backed by an unmatched collection of world-class specialised investment managers, with expertise across asset classes, investment vehicles and geographies."