Craig Blair

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Country Head at Franklin Templeton Luxembourg @ Franklin Templeton
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Luxembourg, Luxembourg
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About Craig Blair

I am a dual national British and Irish citizen, working within the Luxembourg and global financial services industry, leading Franklin Templeton in Luxembourg with past experience in the UK, Eastern Europe and Brazil. As well as General Manager, I am Board Member, and Conducting Officer of Franklin Templeton International Services Sarl (Super Management Company) which has in excess of $100bn in AUM of UCITS and AIF products (in Luxembourg and passporting to other EU domiciles) as well as performing global distribution, administration, risk management and MIFID Ancillary Services, and with branches across Europe. I also represent Franklin Templeton on the Board of the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) and involved in several workgroups and forums including chairing the Management Company Technical Committee.

Craig Blair's Current Company Details
Franklin Templeton

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Country Head at Franklin Templeton Luxembourg
Craig Blair Work Experience Details
  • Franklin Templeton
    Senior Vice President, Country Head
    Franklin Templeton Dec 2022 - Present
    San Mateo, California, Us
  • Franklin Templeton
    Director & Conducting Officer
    Franklin Templeton Mar 2016 - Present
    San Mateo, California, Us
    Conducting Officer for Investment Management, Finance and Internal Audit - previously responsible for Distribution Oversight, Administration, AML.Approved Designated Person with Central Bank of Ireland, Director of several General Partnership entities.Former chair of Franklin Templeton Global Valuation Committee.
  • Franklin Templeton
    Vice President, General Manager & Conducting Officer
    Franklin Templeton Oct 2017 - Dec 2022
    San Mateo, California, Us
    Luxembourg country head.
  • Franklin Templeton
    Director Of Fund Administration
    Franklin Templeton Jan 2011 - Mar 2016
    San Mateo, California, Us
    Responsible for servicing Board and Audit Committee in fund administration on UK, Romanian and Brazilian products including: • Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust PLC (FTSE 250) $2bn • Franklin Templeton Funds OEIC range $2bn; • Fondul Proprietatea, a $3bn London and Bucharest listed Romanian closed end fund;• Franklin Templeton's Brazilian domestic fund range;Change delivery for strategic and tactical projects across Europe. (AIFMD; UCITS IV; implementation of Accounting systems; Swing pricing for Luxembourg and UK fund ranges). Member of ALFI Swing Pricing steering group (2011, 2015); Member of ICI Swing Pricing workgroup 2015
  • Franklin Templeton
    Fund Administration Manager
    Franklin Templeton Jan 2008 - Jul 2011
    San Mateo, California, Us
    Regulatory and Product initiativesUCITS IV, AIFM, Multi-Manager Product, Swing Pricing, Fixed Expenses, Global Sourcing, Change Management, Risk Management, Global Systems Governance, Complex Securities Governance and Management, Luxembourg Regulation on Central Administration & OversightAssociation of the Luxembourg Fund Industry Committee on Swing Pricing; MBA Project completed on the strategic impacts of UCITS IV
  • Franklin Templeton
    Fund Administration Deputy Manager/ Senior Analyst
    Franklin Templeton Dec 2004 - Jan 2008
    San Mateo, California, Us
    Responsible for reporting and oversight on a $75bn SICAV product and Real Estate Products.Reporting, Annual Audit, Distributions, Regulatory filings, NAV validation as required by Luxembourg Regulation
  • Alfi - Association Of The Luxembourg Fund Industry
    Board Member
    Alfi - Association Of The Luxembourg Fund Industry Jun 2019 - Present
    Luxembourg, Lu
  • Diversity Project Europe (Dpe)
    Advisory Council Member
    Diversity Project Europe (Dpe) Jun 2023 - Present
  • Luxembourg Gender Finance Task Force
    Task Force Member
    Luxembourg Gender Finance Task Force Jun 2024 - Present
  • Henkel
    Automotive Business Controller
    Henkel Jan 2003 - Nov 2004
    Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, De
    Business Controlling and AccountingReported to UK Business Heads and Corporate Headquarters in Dusseldorf for a €30m Business Unit supplying specialty chemicals to the European Automotive Industry.
  • Daimlerchrysler
    Mercedes Benz Passenger Car Controller
    Daimlerchrysler Apr 2000 - Dec 2002
    Auburn Hills, Mi, Us
    At the UK wholesale division of DaimlerChrysler, I was responsible for the Operational Plan, Pricing all UK models and options in the Mercedes Benz range and acting as point of contact to the MB dealership network with Dealer-Principals. Worked closely with MB Marketing to price product launches, model facelifts and bespoke orders from organisations and agencies. Worked closely with Corporate Controlling in Stuttgart on the Operational Plan and model launches.

Craig Blair Skills

Mutual Funds Asset Management Investments Risk Management Fund Administration Financial Analysis Equities Asset Managment Management Bloomberg Financial Reporting Securities Financial Services Corporate Finance Accounting Valuation Auditing Swing Pricing Board Governance

Craig Blair Education Details

  • Alliance Manchester Business School
    Alliance Manchester Business School
    Strategic Mgmt; Corp Risk Mgmt; Corp Finance; Treasury; Intl Business Strategy; Marketing; Portfolio
  • The Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants
    The Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants
    Accountancy
  • Franklin Templeton Strategic Leadership Program, San Mateo, California
    Franklin Templeton Strategic Leadership Program, San Mateo, California
    Organizational Leadership
  • University Of Leicester
    University Of Leicester
    English Law
  • Bangor Grammar School
    Bangor Grammar School

Frequently Asked Questions about Craig Blair

What company does Craig Blair work for?

Craig Blair works for Franklin Templeton

What is Craig Blair's role at the current company?

Craig Blair's current role is Country Head at Franklin Templeton Luxembourg.

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What schools did Craig Blair attend?

Craig Blair attended Alliance Manchester Business School, The Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants, Franklin Templeton Strategic Leadership Program, San Mateo, California, University Of Leicester, Bangor Grammar School.

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