Ajay joined ClearBridge Investments in 2021 and has 24 years of investment industry experience. Prior to joining ClearBridge, Ajay was at Franklin Templeton after joining through the acquisition of Legg Mason, where he was a Senior Investment Director and Managing Director for 12 years. Over more than two decades, Ajay has worked extensively with a variety of institutional and intermediary clients across Europe to structure investment solutions covering global equity, infrastructure, and alternatives. He has previously worked in similar roles at ABN AMRO Asset Management, M&G Investments and Baring Asset Management. Ajay received a BA in Economics from Durham University. He is a member of the CFA Institute.