The Directors of Templeton Global Growth Fund Ltd. ("TGG") announced the appointment of Mr. Chris Freeman as Chair of the company’s Board of Directors, with effect from 22 February 2017. Mr. Freeman joined the company’s Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 11 January 2017 and brings over 40 years' experience in the financial services Industry and a wealth of leadership skills to the TGG Board. Currently a Senior Strategic Advisor to the BT Financial Group, Mr. Freeman has held a number of senior roles with the BT Financial Group, including most recently as General Manager Adviser Distribution. Mr. Chris Freeman succeeds Mr. James A (Tony) Killen who is retiring from the TGG Board after serving over five years as Chair, effective from close of business on 22 February 2017. The Directors of the company also announced that Mr. Alok Sethi will join the company’s Board, effective 22 February 2017. Mr. Sethi is the Chairman of Franklin Templeton Services, LLC. He is also responsible for the subsidiaries of Franklin Resources Inc. in India and Poland that provide support to the back office and technology functions of Franklin Templeton worldwide. He brings a strong operational background and global outlook to his role as Non-Executive Director of TGG. Mr. Sethi will succeed Ms. Jenny Johnson, who will retire from the company at close of business on 22 February 2017 following her appointment as President of Franklin Resources Inc. and her increased responsibilities in that role.