Craig Steven Tyle occupies the position of Executive Vice President & General Counsel for Franklin Resources, Inc. and Vice President of Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds (a subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc.). Mr. Tyle is also Vice President & Assistant Secretary at Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc., Vice President & Assistant Secretary at Templeton Emerging Markets Fund, Vice President at Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund, Vice President at Templeton Global Income Fund, Vice President for Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds and Vice President for Franklin Ltd. Duration Income Trust.

He previously held the position of Partner at Shearman & Sterling LLP, Vice President & Assistant Secretary at Templeton Russia & East European Fund, Inc. and General Counsel of Investment Company Institute.