Clients, partners, and stakeholders can join in the exchange to continue charting a course for an advancing industry.
Putnam–Wilson Center webinar: Examining the U.S.–China relationship
Putnam recently hosted a discussion featuring U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, Robert Daly of the Wilson Center, and Brian Freiwald, Putnam Portfolio Manager. The discussion, moderated by Cathy Saunders, examined the history of the relationship between the U.S. and China, the current environment, and an outlook for the future.
Celebrating diversity strengthens our team
The Putnam Multicultural Group (PMG) is one of five Business Impact Groups that are key cultural pillars at the firm, helping to build stronger relationships. In this edition of Active Voice, Cathy Saunders interviews the founders of the PMG, Jessica Ramirez and Sulochana Modur.
Push the ladder down
Cathy Saunders recently interviewed Catherine Margaret Ashton, Baroness Ashton of Upholland, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and First Vice President of the European Commission from 2009 to 2014, at a Women of Putnam event in Boston.
The role of diversity in active equity management
In this edition of Active Voice, Cathy Saunders talks with Kate Lakin, Putnam’s Director of Equity Research, about the equity analyst team and how diversity plays a role in its success.
Filling the need for financial literacy
In this edition of Active Voice, Cathy Saunders talks with Putnam practice management specialists about the work the firm is doing to support advisors and provide financial literacy education.
What matters most: Putnam Corporate Sustainability Report 2022
This edition of Active Voice looks at Putnam’s second annual Corporate Sustainability Report. In an interview, Cathy Saunders shares highlights of the work in 2022 and how Putnam is advancing its mission.
A review of the Active Voice platform
This edition of Active Voice celebrates the platform’s anniversary through a conversation with Cathy Saunders, who reflects on progress made and future themes.
Succeeding through active pragmatism
This month, Active Voice shares what we heard when Putnam hosted Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker who offered his reflections on accomplishing an agenda – on getting things done.
A generational shift in asset management
In this edition of Active Voice, we offer a vision of widespread change in the financial industry as younger generations fill its workforce and move into leadership roles.
Build purpose into your career
This month, Active Voice salutes recent graduates of higher education now entering the workforce. This edition features commencement remarks delivered by our Putnam President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert L. Reynolds, to the graduating class of Bentley University’s Graduate School of Business on May 21, 2022.
Transformative technology in the pandemic and beyond
In this edition of Active Voice, Cathy Saunders, Head of Corporate Sustainability and Public Policy, shares highlights of a conversation about the transformative power of technology, with Sumedh Mehta, Chief Information Officer at Putnam Investments. Mr. Mehta was recently named the 2022 Enterprise ORBIE® winner by Boston CIO, honoring achievements in creating business value and leadership effectiveness.
Learning from our institutional partners
In this edition of Active Voice, Cathy Saunders, Head of Corporate Sustainability and Public Policy, shares key learnings from a recent Women of Putnam event with our institutional partners. The conversation was full of fascinating insights spanning career development, product innovation, and industry evolution, with lessons and relevance for all.
An unwavering commitment to service
In this edition of Active Voice, Cathy Saunders, Head of Corporate Sustainability and Public Policy, shares the highlights of a conversation with Scott Taber, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Hospitality for Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts.
Retirement savings system alive with innovation
In this edition of Active Voice, Cathy Saunders, Head of Corporate Sustainability and Public Policy, hosts a conversation with Steve McKay, Head of DCIO at Putnam Investments, on current efforts to strengthen the workplace retirement savings system in the United States.
Leading smart change
In this edition of Active Voice, Cathy Saunders, Head of Corporate Sustainability and Public Policy, hosts a conversation with Robert L. Reynolds, President and CEO of Putnam Investments, on the state of the investment industry; the role of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies; innovation at Putnam; and lessons learned over the past year.
Covid, Community, and Climate (C3)
In our third and final installment of the C3 Project (Covid, Community, and Climate), Active Voice engages Katherine Collins, CFA, MTS, Head of Sustainable Investing at Putnam.
Covid, Community, and Climate (C3)
At an April 7, 2021 all-employee meeting, Putnam Investments President and CEO Bob Reynolds described the rising community sensibility in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.
Covid, Community, and Climate (C3)
A year later, we look back at how the pandemic summoned resilience, and what this means for future challenges for our company, our community, and our climate.
As a leader with over 30 years of experience in the investment industry, Cathy advocates for all Putnam stakeholders, driving innovation around environmental, social, and governance issues as well as public policy impacting Putnam's purpose and mission. She shares her expertise on a variety of topics, such as women and wealth, the client experience, leadership, and diversity and inclusion. Cathy leads Putnam's Corporate Sustainability Committee and is a member of the Diversity Advisory Council, the Putnam Pride Alliance, and Women of Putnam. We welcome your feedback. Cathy can be reached at cathy_saunders@putnam.com.
