Mark Holowesko

CURRENT AFFILIATIONS

• Founder and CEO, Holowesko Partners

• Director, Franklin Templeton SICAV Investment Funds

• Trustee,  The College of the Holy Cross

TEMPLETON GROWTH FUND

• Mark’s investment career began in 1985 when he joined Templeton Global Advisors as a Research Analyst.

• He later managed all portfolios previously managed by Sir John Templeton, including the Templeton Growth Fund and the Templeton Foreign Fund.

• He was appointed Director of Research of the Templeton Global Equity Funds and Chief Investment Officer in 1996.

• He served as Director, President and Head of Investments of Templeton Global Advisors, and served as the former Chairman of the Investment Committee of First Trust Bank, an offshore entity responsible for managing the assets of two of Sir John Templeton’s Foundations.

EARLY CAREER

• Mark was also a consultant to the former Prime Minister of The Bahamas, serving on economic and advisory committees.

• He also assisted with negotiations with European and multi-national organizations impacting domestic financial institutions. 

RECOGNITION

• Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George

PHILANTHROPY

• Mark is an active community leader and philanthropist who has been a leader in the areas where business and government intersect. 

• He is an active supporter of many international organizations and Bahama-based nonprofit organizations.