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Robert Reynolds

Robert Reynolds

2010 Inductee

Bob Reynolds is the president and CEO of Putnam Investments.

Reynolds was named "Fund Leader of the Year" by Institutional Investor in April 2010. During more than 20 years, Reynolds has been an architect of the modern retirement industry by popularizing employer-sponsored 401(k) plans. In recognition of his leadership, in 2005 Reynolds received a Lifetime Achievement Award from PLANSPONSOR magazine for his contributions to the retirement services industry. 

Prior to joining Putnam Investments in 2008, he was vice chairman and CEO of Fidelity Investments from 2000 to 2007. Reynolds serves on several not-for-profit boards, including those of West Virginia University Foundation, the Concord Museum, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Lahey Clinic, and the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City in Boston. 

Among many awards and recognitions, he received an honorary doctorate in business administration from West Virginia University, and a President's Medal of Excellence from Boston College. He earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration/finance from West Virginia University.