Will Old Mutual UK Alpha suffer as Buxton takes up CEO role?

As Richard Buxton becomes chief executive of Old Mutual Global Investors, Investment Week asks fund buyers whether he can combine the role with the management of his £2.3bn Old Mutual UK Alpha fund.

OMGI announced this morning that UK equities fund manager Buxton (pictured) will take over as chief executive of the firm, as Julian Ide departs after four years at the helm.  However, Buxton will also continue to manage his five funds, the largest being the £2.3bn Old Mutual UK Alpha fund, and has emphasised his commitment to running money. Buxton joins Woodford in decrying 'ludicrous and unjustified' renewables U-turn Many fund buyers are questioning whether he will be able to juggle the two roles without affecting the performance of his funds. Over the past three years...