Norman is responsible for managing the cyclical part of Putnam’s high-yield portfolios. He joined Putnam as an Analyst covering the automotive, aerospace, and technology sectors. He served as a Portfolio Manager on the U.S. High Yield group before moving to Putnam’s London office to manage European high-yield portfolios. He rejoined the U.S. High Yield team in 2005. Norman joined Putnam in 1998 and has been in the investment industry since 1985.

Mr. Salvin is a Portfolio Manager of Putnam's global credit strategies. He is responsible for managing convertible securities, U.S. high-yield, global high-yield, and floating rate loan strategies. Mr. Salvin joined Putnam in 2000 and has been in the investment industry since 1986. Prior to joining Putnam, Mr. Salvin was a Managing Director at BancBoston Robertson Stephens from 1997 to 1999, a Director at SBC Warburg Inc. from 1996 to 1997, an Associate at Chase Securities from 1993 to 1996, and an Analyst at Broadview Associates from 1986 to 1991.

Glenn Voyles is a senior vice president and the director of High Yield. Mr. Voyles is the lead or co-portfolio manager of various US and global high yield accounts. Mr. Voyles joined Franklin Templeton in 1993. Prior to being appointed the Director of Portfolio Management, he was a high yield portfolio manager and research analyst with primary coverage of the energy sector. Mr. Voyles holds a B.A. in economics from Stanford University. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder, a member of Security Analysts of San Francisco (SASF), and the CFA Institute.

Bryant Dieffenbacher is a vice president, portfolio manager and research analyst for Franklin Templeton Fixed Income. Mr. Dieffenbacher is responsible for co-leading portfolio management of Franklin High Income Fund, Franklin High Yield Fund and Franklin High Yield Corporate ETF. He specializes in the analysis of high yield corporate bonds in exploration & production, chemicals, refining, and investment grade chemical sectors globally. Mr. Dieffenbacher has over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to his current role, Mr. Dieffenbacher was an analyst for Gabelli Asset Management, Dunbar Capital Management, and Litespeed Management LLC. Mr. Dieffenbacher joined Franklin Templeton in 2010 as a research analyst after being an MBA intern in summer of 2009. Mr. Dieffenbacher holds a bachelor of arts in economics from Yale University, and a MBA from Columbia University's Graduate School of Business. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and is a member of the CFA Society of San Francisco and CFA Institute.