Guide Note
Bob Reynolds, former CEO of Fidelity Investments will become the new president and CEO of Putnam Investments on July 1, 2008.
Fast Facts
- Full name: Robert L. Reynolds
- Birth date: March 10, 1952
- Home town: Clarksburg, West Virginia
- Age: 56 years old (2008)
- Graduated: West Virginia University College of Business and Economics in 1974
- Joined Fidelity Investments in 1984
- Vice Chairman and CEO of Fidelity Investments 2000 to 2007
- Retired from Fidelity Investments in 2007
- Will succeed Charles E. Haldeman
- Married
- Four children
- Referred college football for 15 years
Official Statements
"Bob brings substantial industry experience, an outstanding record of success, and a high energy level to Putnam’s leadership team, Along with Kevin Cronin, Putnam's Head of Investments, and Bill Connolly, Putnam's Head of Global Distribution, we have a very strong management team to move Putnam forward."—R. Jeffrey Orr, Chairman of The Board of Directors of Putnam Investments
“For more than two decades, I have known Putnam as a formidable and respected investment management company, and, quite frankly, a very tough competitor, Putnam has a strong reputation for its broad investment management capability, distribution prowess, and award-winning service. I am honored and excited to join Putnam and lead a company that has one of the great legacies in the industry."—Bob Reynolds; Putnam Investments
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