Jed Plafker Will Join L&G as US CEO on May 1, 2025

Chicago, IL (March 25, 2025) –  After an extensive search, L&G is pleased to announce that Jed Plafker will be joining as US CEO, L&G – Asset Management, America. Jed joins us from Franklin Templeton, where he has been since 1994 and currently serves as Executive Vice President of Global Alliances and New Business Strategies. Over his long tenure at Franklin Templeton, he has held senior roles in legal, distribution, and business leadership across key global markets.  He has a strong track record in investment distribution and strategy, and we believe that Jed’s proven leadership will make him an outstanding addition to our senior team.

Eric Adler, CEO, Asset Management, L&G
“I am delighted that Jed will be joining us at such a significant moment for Asset Management. Jed brings extensive global experience and a strong track record in investment distribution and strategy. His global perspective, deep industry expertise, and proven leadership in expanding asset management businesses make him an outstanding addition to our team. He will play a key role in driving our growth in the US as we look to continue the momentum in delivering on our Group’s strategy.”

 

L&G's Asset Management business is a major global investor across public and private markets, with $1.399 trillion in AUM.* Our clients include individual savers, pension scheme members and global institutions. We provide investment solutions from index-tracking and active funds to liquidity and liability-based risk management strategies. Our investment philosophy and processes are focused on creating value over the long term. We believe that incorporating financially material sustainability criteria, when relevant to our clients, can create value and drive positive change. This reflects L&G’s purpose: Investing for the long term. Our futures depend on it.

 

*Source: L&G internal data as at December 31, 2024. The AUM disclosed aggregates the assets managed by L&G in the UK, US, and Hong Kong (2018-2019 only) and Singapore from July 2023. Excludes assets managed by associates (Pemberton, NTR, BTR).

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