Currently, Craig Steven Tyle holds the position of Executive Vice President & General Counsel at Franklin Resources, Inc. and Vice President of Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds (a subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc.). Mr. Tyle is also on the board of Legg Mason, Inc. and 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 and Vice President for Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds.

In his past career Mr. Tyle was Vice President for Franklin Ltd. Duration Income Trust, Partner at Shearman & Sterling LLP, Vice President & Assistant Secretary at Templeton Russia & East European Fund, Inc. and General Counsel of Investment Company Institute.