Richard Franklin, Cfa
About Richard Franklin, Cfa
Richard Franklin, CFA, serves as the Director of Valuation & Strategic Analysis at Providence Equity Partners, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in valuation, having worked at PwC in various roles for nearly a decade and previously held a vice president position at Providence Equity Partners.
Current Role at Providence Equity Partners
Richard Franklin serves as the Director of Valuation & Strategic Analysis at Providence Equity Partners. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the firm's strategic initiatives and valuation processes. His role involves analyzing financial data and providing insights that support investment decisions.
Previous Experience at PwC
Richard Franklin has extensive experience at PwC, where he worked for nearly a decade. He began as a Deals Intern in Valuation in 2008, followed by roles as a Deals Associate from 2009 to 2011, and as a Deals Senior Associate from 2011 to 2014. He later advanced to the position of Deals Manager, Valuation, from 2014 to 2017. His tenure at PwC equipped him with significant expertise in valuation and strategic analysis.
Education and Academic Background
Richard Franklin studied at Bentley University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Corporate Finance & Accounting from 2005 to 2009. His academic background provided a solid foundation in financial principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career.
Internship Experience at Raytheon
Before his tenure at PwC, Richard Franklin gained practical experience as a Finance Intern at Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems in 2007. This internship lasted for two months and allowed him to apply his academic knowledge in a real-world finance environment.
Career Progression at Providence Equity Partners
Richard Franklin's career at Providence Equity Partners began in 2017 when he joined as Vice President of Valuation & Strategic Analysis. He held this role until 2022, during which he played a key role in enhancing the firm's valuation strategies before advancing to his current position as Director.