Clive McDonnell
Vice President of Investment Strategy & Content @Franklin Templeton
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President of Investment Strategy & Content @Franklin Templeton
Leading the global investment content team, integrating priorities across sales and marketing with a focus on global equities and multi asset strategies.Launched AI-powered client reporting using FactSet LLM and Writer AI, delivering a 70% cost reduction in outsourced reporting tasks.Created editorial calendar integrated with RFP and distribution priorities across 15 markets. Responsible for managing annual production of 1,200 commentaries. Developed and launched the “Uncommon Insights” brand to showcase the investment team’s differentiated thinking and approach.Directed the “Slim Fast” initiative, leveraging Microsoft Power BI to analyze client engagement data and prioritize high-impact content delivery.
EDUCATION
INSEAD
Masters in Change Management
University of Galway
Bachelor's Degree, Economics & English
INSEAD
Masters, Business/Managerial Economics
ABOUT CLIVE MCDONNELL
If a portfolio could speak, what would it say? Part of my role is articulating the drivers of sustainable portfolio performance. As a senior business leader at Franklin Templeton, I led the team that secured a $750M India equity mandate from an EMEA institutional client—one of the firm\'s landmark deals. I champion digital innovation through the successful integration of AI tools including Writer AI, slashing outsourcing costs by 70%, transforming time to market, while prioritizing accuracy. With over two decades of experience, I bridge investment strategy and client engagement, partnering with fund managers and product teams to deliver tailored solutions to clients. My expertise spans portfolio construction, attribution, and risk analytics, empowering data-driven decisions. An INSEAD-trained leader in Change Management, I drive team-based transformation with a focus on raising productivity via the use of automation tools including The products, services, information and materials referenced in this site may not be available to residents in certain jurisdictions. Consult with your investment adviser or contact your local Franklin Templeton office for more information. This site and the information contained herein is not intended to constitute an offer to sell or an invitation or solicitation of an offer to buy any product or service by FT. Nothing in this website should be construed as investment, tax, legal or other advice. FT accepts no responsibility nor liability (whether direct or indirect, including but not limited to direct or indirect consequential loss) arising from the use of or reliance on any information, articles, opinion or estimate herein. All investments involve risks, including potential loss of principal. Past performance is not an indicator nor a guarantee of future performance. FT is not responsible for, nor has it verified the accuracy of, content posted by third-parties. Your personal data may be subject to our Privacy & Cookies Notice which you can read here regardless of where the data
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