Sir John Templeton is one of the world's most successful investors who has set up and managed some of the most successful international mutual funds. In 1954, he launched the Templeton Growth Fund, which for the next 38 years, had an average annual return of 15%.In 1992, John Templeton sold his company for $913 million

Money magazine would hail him as “arguably the greatest global stock picker of the century.” Just as remarkable as Templeton's financial career was his dedication to progress and philanthropy.