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Sam Franklin is a finance executive who currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at GlobalFoundries. With a career spanning investment banking, investment management, and corporate finance, Franklin brings extensive experience leading multi-billion dollar transactions and overseeing global finance and operations organizations.
Who is the CFO of GlobalFoundries?
Sam Franklin serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at GlobalFoundries, leading the company's global finance and operations organization to drive growth, profitability, and strategic execution. Franklin's career spans investment banking, investment management, and corporate finance, with experience leading multi-billion dollar transactions for institutions including Barclays, MUFG, and Mubadala Investment Company.
Franklin holds a Law degree from Durham University, is a Fellow Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA), and holds post-graduate qualifications from the Association of Corporate Treasurers. Having lived and worked in the UK, UAE, and USA, Franklin has gained deep insights into global markets and collaborated with management teams across technology, energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors. Leadership experience covers Treasury, Risk Management, Corporate Finance, FP&A, Investor Relations, Capital Markets, Strategic Finance, and Operations. As CFO of GlobalFoundries, Franklin is focused on delivering differentiated technologies, advancing strategic priorities, and creating long-term value for shareholders.
Work History
- GlobalFoundries: CFO (December 2025 - Present)
- GlobalFoundries: SVP, Finance & Operations (November 2023 - December 2025)
- GlobalFoundries: SVP, Investor Relations (September 2022 - December 2025)
- Barclays: Associate Director (September 2007 - March 2012)
Education History
Sam Franklin holds a Law degree from Durham University, forming the academic foundation of a career that has since expanded across corporate finance, investment banking, and financial leadership at a global scale.
When did Sam Franklin join GlobalFoundries?
Sam Franklin assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at GlobalFoundries in December 2025. In this position, Franklin oversees the company's global finance and operations organization, with a focus on driving sustainable, profitable growth and executing on GlobalFoundries' long-term strategic priorities.
