Rupert Johnson Jr.
Rupert Johnson, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rupert Harris Johnson, Jr. 1941 |
| Nationality | United States |
| Education | B.A. Washington & Lee University)[1] |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse | Married |
| Parent(s) | Rupert Harris Johnson (1900-1989) Amybelle Siler |
Rupert Harris Johnson, Jr. (born 1941) is the Vice Chairman of the Board at Franklin Resources.[2][3]
Early life
Rupert Johnson was born in 1941. His brother, Charles, served as the Chairman at Franklin Resources.[2]
Johnson graduated from Washington and Lee University, then served as a Marine.[2][4]
Career
In 1965, he joined his father at Franklin Resources, where he serves as Vice Chairman.[2][3]
As of April 2015, Rupert is worth US$6 billion.[2]
Philanthropy
Rupert sits on the Board of Trustees at Santa Clara University[3][4][5] and was on the Board of Trustees at Washington and Lee University (1993-2002).[6] He gave $100 million to Washington and Lee in June 2007, establishing a merit-based financial aid and curriculum enrichment program.[7][8] Rupert has made donations to the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco and the Delaware Art Museum.[4] He sits on the President's Council of the United Religions Initiative.[4]
Personal life
Rupert is married and lives in Burlingame, California.[2] His son, Gregory Johnson, is the current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Franklin Resources.[2]
References
- ^ a b Forbes: The World's Billionaires: "Rupert Johnson, Jr." April 2015
- ^ a b c d e f g Forbes profile
- ^ a b c BusinessWeek biography
- ^ a b c d United Religions Initiative
- ^ Santa Clara University Board of Trustees
- ^ "Emeritus Trustees". Washington and Lee University. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
- ^ "W&L Concludes Outstanding Fund-Raising Year". W&L. August 12, 2008. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
- ^ "Washington and Lee University Receives $100 Million Gift, One of the Largest Ever to a Liberal Arts College" (PDF). W&L. June 7, 2007. Retrieved August 20, 2012.