William Chang is a senior client portfolio manager for the Franklin Equity Group, responsible for representing the team's investment strategies within APAC. In this role, William is responsible for business development initiatives in the region, working closely between the investment teams of the Franklin Equity Group as well as clients and prospects.

William has nearly 20 years' experience in the asset management industry, having previously served as an institutional portfolio manager for the Templeton Global Equity Group in a similar capacity and scope, as well as focusing on the creation of original research and thought leadership related to global equity investing. Immediately prior to joining Franklin Templeton in 2021, Mr. Chang was a vice president with the client solutions team with Goldman Sachs Asset Management in New York. He was responsible for origination efforts, as well as developing content and portfolio solutions for corporate/public pensions, sovereign wealth funds, and endowments.

Mr. Chang holds a Bachelor of Science in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.