Sam Franklin Sam Franklin is Vice President of Business Finance and Investor Relations at GF, a position he was appointed to in 2023. Mr. Franklin is responsible for leading the financial, strategic and operational functions within GF’s Commercial, Business and Technology group. He is also responsible for leading the company’s interface with the global investment community. Previously, Mr. Franklin was Vice President of Capital Markets, Treasury and Investor Relations, responsible for leading GF’s activities across the equity and debt capital markets, in addition to funding, risk and liquidity management. Before joining GF in 2022, Mr. Franklin spent over 15 years in investment management and investment banking, holding senior finance positions with Mubadala Investment Company, MUFG Bank and Barclays. Mr. Franklin holds a Law degree from Durham University in England and is a Fellow Chartered Management Accountant, Chartered Global Management Accountant and a certified Corporate Treasurer.