John M. Dowd Elected to Metropolitan Opera Guild’s Board of Directors
June 25 2019 - 10:14AM
Fiduciary Trust Company International, a global wealth manager and
wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Templeton, announces that its
chief executive officer, John M. Dowd, has been elected to the
board of directors of the Metropolitan Opera Guild. Founded in
1935, the organization offers a broad array of educational programs
in New York City and beyond to foster greater public appreciation
for music, opera, and the arts, and support the prestigious
Metropolitan Opera.
“The Metropolitan Opera Guild does so much to bring the power of
opera to children and adults in New York City and around the
country,” said Mr. Dowd. “I am glad to work with like-minded people
who are dedicated to enriching our communities and our schools
through art education and awareness.”
The Metropolitan Opera Guild has integrated arts education
programs into school curricula designed to build collaboration,
literacy skills, and self-confidence in children, and organizes
workshops and community programs to increase opera appreciation
among adults. The Guild also produces a series of annual public
events in major New York City venues to raise funds for its
education programs and celebrate the artistry and artists of
opera.
“John shares our belief that the arts, and opera in particular,
have an important role to play in educating and bringing together
people of all ages,” said Winthrop Rutherfurd, Jr., chairman of the
board of the Metropolitan Opera Guild. “We value his enthusiasm and
input, and look forward to working with him to advance our
mission.”
Mr. Dowd joined Fiduciary Trust in 2016 and has 30 years of
experience in the wealth management industry. In addition to his
affiliation with the Metropolitan Opera Guild, he serves as a
trustee of Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City and the
Montclair Art Museum in New Jersey.
“Supporting civic and philanthropic initiatives that strengthen
the communities where we and our clients live is a key component of
our culture,” said Lawrence A. Sternkopf, president and chief
operating officer of Fiduciary Trust Company International. “John
has been instrumental in emphasizing and furthering our commitment
to giving back through local volunteerism and community
involvement.”
About The Metropolitan Opera GuildThe
Metropolitan Opera Guild is the world’s premier arts education
organization dedicated to enriching people’s lives through the
magic and artistry of opera. The Guild fosters personal expression,
confidence, literacy and collaboration in children with customized
education programs integrated into the curriculum of their schools,
and builds a deeper appreciation of opera in adults through
workshops and community programs, and by publishing Opera News, the
world’s leading opera magazine. Through its unique relationship
with the Metropolitan Opera, the Guild offers all audiences unique
access to the artists, performances and majesty of one of the
world’s most renowned performing arts companies. For more
information about The Metropolitan Opera Guild and its programs,
visit metguild.org.
About Fiduciary TrustFiduciary Trust Company
International, a global wealth management firm, has served
individuals, families, endowments and foundations since 1931. With
over $75 billion in assets under administration and management as
of March 31, 2019, the firm specializes in strategic wealth
planning, investment management and trust and estate services, as
well as tax and custody services. The firm and its subsidiaries
maintain offices in New York, NY, Coral Gables, FL, Boca Raton, FL,
St. Petersburg, FL, Los Angeles, CA, San Mateo, CA, San Francisco,
CA, Washington, DC, Wilmington, DE, and Arlington, VA. For more
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About Franklin TempletonFranklin Resources,
Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organization
operating as Franklin Templeton. Franklin Templeton’s goal is
to deliver better outcomes by providing global and domestic
investment management to retail, institutional and sovereign wealth
clients in over 170 countries. Through specialized teams, the
Company has expertise across all asset classes, including equity,
fixed income, alternatives and custom multi-asset solutions. The
Company’s more than 600 investment professionals are supported by
its integrated, worldwide team of risk management professionals and
global trading desk network. With employees in over 30
countries, the California-based company has more than 70 years of
investment experience and approximately US $695 billion in assets
under management as of May 31, 2019. For more information,
please visit franklintempleton.com.
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