Regina Curry

Regina Curry is the Chief Diversity Officer for Franklin Templeton. With over 20 years of human resources and business experience, she is responsible for advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives across the firm globally. Franklin Templeton, with offices in over 30 countries, believes that cultivating a culture inclusive of all people goes hand-in-hand with its commitment to delivering investment excellence and superior client service.

Prior to joining Franklin Templeton, Ms. Curry was the Chief Diversity Officer for Legg Mason, where she was charged with advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives to support their mission of "Investing to Improve Lives" and achieve the growth strategy of "Expanding Client Choice." She previously led global Diversity and Inclusion for McCormick & Company, Inc. During her tenure, the organization was recognized by DiversityInc among the "Top 50 Companies for Diversity" in 2017 and 2018.

In 2020, Ms. Curry was named one of the "Top 10 Influential Women in Diversity" by Diversity Global Magazine. She was listed as one of Savoy Magazine's "Most Influential Women in Corporate America" and has been recognized by the Girl Scouts of Maryland and the Griffin Report. Ms. Curry serves on the Board of Directors for Fiduciary Trust International and the Financial Alliance for Racial Equity (FARE). She is a member of the Investment Company Institute (ICI) Global Diversity and Inclusion Committee, the Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association (DCIIA) CDO Advisory Board, the Catalyst Advisory Board, and the Peabody Institute Advisory Board.

Beyond her professional roles, Ms. Curry is actively involved in the community. She has served on the Board of Directors for Associated Black Charities, is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and has completed the Greater Baltimore Committee Civic Leadership Program. native of Akron, Ohio, Ms. Curry earned a BA in Psychology from Northern Kentucky University. She has received certifications in Six Sigma, the Center for Creative Leadership 360 assessment, Prosci Change Management, and as a Senior Professional in Human Resources. In 2020, she achieved the Harvard Business School certification in Global Business. Ms. Curry is passionate about fostering inclusive cultures where everyone can thrive. She believes that a commitment to DEI is an opportunity for organizations that leads to better performance and outcomes for employees and clients.