Andrew Millington to head up ASI UK Equity fund as Kernohan departs

Has served as deputy manager of the fund

Aberdeen Standard Investments has appointed head of UK equities Andrew Millington as the manager of its £405m ASI UK Equity fund, following the departure of Louise Kernohan.

Millington, who was previously listed as the deputy manager of the fund, has served as ASI's head of UK equities since January 2018 but has worked at the firm since 2008, when he joined from Baillie Gifford as a UK equity portfolio manager. He will be supported by investment director Samantha Brownlee and investment manager Georgina Cooper in the new role. ASI's £900m mandate wins boost UK equity capabilities Investment director Kernohan, who has managed the fund since January 2018, also headed up the £38.8m ASI UK Responsible Equity fund. Management duties will be taken over by...