Charles Johnson
Chief Executive Officer at Tano Capital LLC (Investment Management)
Profile
Mr. Johnson is the founder and Managing General Partner of Tano Capital, a California based family office and alternative asset management firm, with offices in Singapore, Shanghai, Mumbai, Mauritius and San Francisco Bay Area.
Mr. Johnson was formerly co-president of Franklin Resources, Inc. ("Franklin Templeton Investments"; NYSE: “BEN”), and CEO of Templeton Worldwide Inc. Mr. Johnson's responsibilities included global oversight of all portfolio management, information technology, product development and mergers and acquisitions.
While serving as CEO of Templeton, Mr. Johnson greatly expanded the firm’s global footprint, and opened over 20 new offices in locations including Taiwan, mainland China, India, Russia and Brazil.
Mr. Johnson received a Masters of Business Administration from Harvard University Graduate School of Business in 1985, and a Bachelor of Science degree from UCLA in 1979.
Mr. Johnson is also certified as a CPA by the California State Board of Accountancy.
Mr. Johnson also serves on the boards of Franklin Resources, Curriki (a non-profit formed to empower educators to deliver and share curricula), as well as the advisory board of a Salvation Army rehabilitation center based in South San Francisco.
Charles Johnson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Curriki
 Curriki Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Curriki is a nonprofit organization that focuses on open education and open-source software. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company aims to empower educators and engage learners by reinventing how educational content is created, shared, and delivered. Curriki's innovative technology solutions break down traditional barriers to ensure that all students can reach their full potential. The company was founded by Kim Jones, and Pamela Schaffer has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Carolands Preservation Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Facing Addiction, Inc.
 Facing Addiction, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Facing Addiction, Inc. is a private company that focuses on finding solutions to the addiction crisis. The company is based in Danbury, CT. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Salvation Army National Corp.
 The Salvation Army National Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Salvation Army National Corp. provides social services. It provides food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless, and opportunities for underprivileged children. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Addiction Education Society | Director/Board Member | - |
Tano Capital LLC (Investment Management)
 Tano Capital LLC (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance Tano Capital LLC (Investment Management) (Tano Capital-IM) is the investment management division of Tano Capital LLC, a venture capital firm headquartered in San Mateo, California. The firm was founded in 2004 and is principally owned by the Estate of Charles E. Johnson. Tano Capital-IM provides investment advice and management to foreign and domestic privately placed investment funds and separately managed accounts. | Chief Executive Officer | 2003-12-31 |
Former positions of Charles Johnson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Tano Capital LLC
 Tano Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tano Capital LLC (Tano Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Charles Endler Johnson. The firm is headquartered in San Mateo, California. | Founder | 2020-12-31 |
| FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. | President | 2003-05-31 |
| FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2002-01-01 |
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Training of Charles Johnson
| Harvard University | Masters Business Admin |
| University of California, Los Angeles | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 9 |
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Darby Overseas Investments Ltd.
 Darby Overseas Investments Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Darby Overseas Investments Ltd is a private equity firm founded in 1994 by Nicholas F Brady. The firm is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Finance |
The Salvation Army National Corp.
The Salvation Army National Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Salvation Army National Corp. provides social services. It provides food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless, and opportunities for underprivileged children. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. | Commercial Services |
| Templeton Worldwide, Inc. | |
Tano Capital LLC
Tano Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tano Capital LLC (Tano Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Charles Endler Johnson. The firm is headquartered in San Mateo, California. | Finance |
Curriki
Curriki Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Curriki is a nonprofit organization that focuses on open education and open-source software. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company aims to empower educators and engage learners by reinventing how educational content is created, shared, and delivered. Curriki's innovative technology solutions break down traditional barriers to ensure that all students can reach their full potential. The company was founded by Kim Jones, and Pamela Schaffer has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Commercial Services |
| Carolands Preservation Foundation | |
Facing Addiction, Inc.
Facing Addiction, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Facing Addiction, Inc. is a private company that focuses on finding solutions to the addiction crisis. The company is based in Danbury, CT. | Commercial Services |
| Addiction Education Society | |
Tano Capital LLC (Investment Management)
Tano Capital LLC (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance Tano Capital LLC (Investment Management) (Tano Capital-IM) is the investment management division of Tano Capital LLC, a venture capital firm headquartered in San Mateo, California. The firm was founded in 2004 and is principally owned by the Estate of Charles E. Johnson. Tano Capital-IM provides investment advice and management to foreign and domestic privately placed investment funds and separately managed accounts. | Finance |
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