US-headquartered asset manager Franklin Templeton has appointed Rene Buehlmann as its head of Asia-Pacific, effective September 21, reinforcing, the firm’s commitment to one of its most important growth regions.
In his role, Buehlmann will lead the company’s business across the diverse Asia-Pacific region, spending time across all markets and overseeing its strategic growth initiatives, client engagement and business development efforts.
With over 2,600 employees across Asia-Pacific, Franklin Templeton maintains a strong regional presence spanning Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Japan, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Korea, Australia and other markets.
Buehlmann has lived and worked across Switzerland, the United States, Hong Kong and Singapore, and he brings more than 35 years of leadership experience across wealth management, asset management and banking.
He most recently advised KKR on the assessment of strategic acquisition opportunities in the wealth and asset management industry. Prior to that, he served as global CEO of Aberdeen Investments, where he led the firm’s global investment business while also overseeing the Asia-Pacific region.
Before joining Aberdeen Investments, he spent nearly three decades at UBS, including 15 years in Asia-Pacific, holding senior wealth and asset management leadership roles, including that of head of asset management in Asia-Pacific.
“Buehlmann’s appointment reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to growing our leadership team and investing in Asia-Pacific,” adds Daniel Gamba, Franklin Templeton’s co-president and chief commercial officer. “He is a highly respected industry leader with deep client relationships, extensive regional experience and a proven track record of building high-performing teams and delivering growth. His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to expand our capabilities and strengthen our partnerships with clients across the region.”
