Asif Abdullah is an experienced professional in strategy management and change management, currently serving as the Head of Strategy Management & Analytics and Head of Change Management at Franklin Templeton since May 2019. With a robust background in delivering strategic and regulatory change programs across investment management, trading, operations, and technology, Asif has held key roles at prestigious firms such as GreySpark Partners, where as a Director & Principal Consultant, strategic advisory services were provided to leading financial institutions. Prior experience includes significant positions at RBS Global Banking & Markets, ABN AMRO, and ING Bank, focusing on technology delivery and business management within equity markets. Asif's educational qualifications include an MBA from London Business School and AGSM, as well as advanced degrees in Remote Sensing and Image Processing Technology and Physics from The University of Edinburgh.