About Putnam Careers Contact us Individual Investors Financial Advisors Institutional Investors 401(k) Plans DCIO Account Access About Putnam Active Voice Share: ACTIVE VOICE from Putnam Investments Active Voice is Putnam's platform for new ideas and insights focused on public policy, capital markets, asset and wealth management, workplace retirement savings, and emerging technology and diversity issues. Clients, partners, and stakeholders can join in the exchange to continue charting a course for an advancing industry. Learning from our institutional partners In this edition of Active Voice, Cathy Saunders, Head of Corporate Sustainability and Public Policy, shares key learnings from a recent Women of Putnam event with our institutional partners. The conversation was full of fascinating insights spanning career development, product innovation, and industry evolution, with lessons and relevance for all. Read more An unwavering commitment to service In this edition of Active Voice, Cathy Saunders, Head of Corporate Sustainability and Public Policy, shares the highlights of a conversation with Scott Taber, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Hospitality for Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts. Read more Retirement savings system alive with innovation In this edition of Active Voice, Cathy Saunders, Head of Corporate Sustainability and Public Policy, hosts a conversation with Steve McKay, Head of DCIO at Putnam Investments, on current efforts to strengthen the workplace retirement savings system in the United States. Read more Leading smart change In this edition of Active Voice, Cathy Saunders, Head of Corporate Sustainability and Public Policy, hosts a conversation with Robert L. Reynolds, President and CEO of Putnam Investments, on the state of the investment industry; the role of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies; innovation at Putnam; and lessons learned over the past year. Read more Covid, Community, and Climate (C3) In our third and final installment of the C3 Project (Covid, Community, and Climate), Active Voice engages Katherine Collins, CFA, MTS, Head of Sustainable Investing at Putnam. Read more Covid, Community, and Climate (C3) At an April 7, 2021 all-employee meeting, Putnam Investments President and CEO Bob Reynolds described the rising community sensibility in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis. Read more Covid, Community, and Climate (C3) A year later, we look back at how the pandemic summoned resilience, and what this means for future challenges for our company, our community, and our climate. Read more More about ACTIVE VOICE As a leader with over 30 years of experience in the investment industry, Cathy advocates for all Putnam stakeholders, driving innovation around environmental, social, and governance issues as well as public policy impacting Putnam's purpose and mission. She shares her expertise on a variety of topics, such as women and wealth, the client experience, leadership, and diversity and inclusion. Cathy is a member of Putnam's Corporate Sustainability Committee, Diversity Advisory Council, Putnam’s PRIDE Alliance, and Women of Putnam. We welcome your feedback. Cathy can be reached at cathy_saunders@putnam.com. CATHY SAUNDERS Head of Corporate Sustainability and Public Policy Putnam Investments Products Annuities Closed-end funds College savings Mutual funds Active ETFs Retirement plans/DCIO Insights Market Outlooks Perspectives Wealth Management [ADVISOR-ONLY] Research tools FundVisualizer® [ADVISOR-ONLY] Muni bond advantage PlanVisualizer™ [ADVISOR-ONLY] TargetDateVisualizer® [ADVISOR-ONLY] Tax-equivalent yield calculator Investment strategies 4- and 5-star funds How we invest Account support Account access: - Individual investors - Financial advisors - Institutional investors Contact Putnam Forms and applications Tax center About Putnam Careers Contact us Newsroom Site map Sustainability at Putnam Dedicated institutional specialists focus on building relationships and providing solutions that meet client objectives. North America | United Kingdom | Europe | Middle East | Asia | Consultant Relations Request a prospectus, a summary prospectus if available, or an offering statement from your financial representative, by calling Putnam at 1-800-225-1581, or click on the prospectus section. The prospectus and offering statement, which you should read and consider carefully before investing, include investment objectives, risks, fees, expenses, and other information about the funds, Putnam 529 for America, or the variable annuity or variable life product that invests in Putnam-managed products. Putnam business resiliency plan (PDF) Audit, Compliance and Risk Committee Charter (PDF) Board Policy and Nominating Committee Charter (PDF) © 1998–2021, Putnam Retail Management