Joanne M. Driscoll, CFA
Head of Short Term Liquid Markets
Ms. Driscoll is the Head of Short Term Liquid Markets in the Fixed Income group. She is responsible for the
oversight of the investment strategies and management of short duration products along with SEC Rule
2a-7 mandated portfolios and other cash assets. Ms. Driscoll also oversees Putnam's Trading Operations
team. She is a Portfolio Manager of Putnam Government Money Market Fund, Putnam Money Market
Fund, Putnam Short Duration Bond Fund, Putnam Ultra Short Duration Income Fund, and Putnam ESG Ultra Short ETF.. Ms. Driscoll is a member of the Putnam Benefits Investment Committee. She joined Putnam in 1995 and has been in the investment industry since 1992.
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