Dean Sackett

Dean R. Sackett III is an experienced executive in the investment management industry with a strong background in government affairs and public policy. Here's a summary of his career and current role:

Career Highlights

Current Position: Dean Sackett currently serves as the Managing Director of Government Affairs at Franklin Templeton, a global investment management firm.12 He was appointed to this newly created position in March 2023.

Previous Experience: Prior to joining Franklin Templeton, Sackett had a long and distinguished career at the Investment Company Institute (ICI):

• He worked at ICI for over 20 years, joining the organization in 2000 as a lobbyist.2
• Sackett served as Chief Government Affairs Officer for nearly 13 years, from 2009 to December 2021.23
• He initially headed the financial services practice group before being appointed Co-Head of Government Affairs in 2009.2
• In 2019, he was promoted to the sole head of Government Affairs at ICI.2

Other Professional Experience:

• After leaving ICI, Sackett founded Polaris Capitol Strategies in January 2022, a boutique lobbying and public policy firm.2
• He has also worked as Vice President and led the government affairs department at the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents.2
• Sackett gained Capitol Hill experience working as a staffer for Louisiana Republican Congressman Bob Livingston and the House Appropriations Committee.12

Education

Dean Sackett graduated cum laude from West Virginia University and obtained his law degree from the National Law Center at George Washington University.2

Current Responsibilities

In his role at Franklin Templeton, Sackett focuses on:

• Representing the company on various U.S. policy matters
• Addressing legislative and regulatory issues in areas such as retirement savings, sustainability, risk management, digital assets, and cybersecurity1
• Working with Congress, regulators, and other policymakers to inform policy discussions that benefit clients and investors2

Dean Sackett's extensive experience in government affairs and deep knowledge of the investment management industry make him a valuable asset in navigating the complex regulatory landscape of the financial sector.