Asset Management

Chopping up Old Mutual gives ex-banker a new challenge

A year after joining to oversee Old Mutual's four-way split, Rob Leith is calling on his dealmaking, financial and people skills to get the job done


 


Chopping up Old Mutual gives ex-banker a new challenge
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For a man who considered himself retired from full-time employment 18 months ago, Rob Leith has taken on quite the challenge.

The 54-year-old former investment banker has spent the past year leading a four-way break up of financial services group Old Mutual. The task is expected to last until at least the end of 2018.
 


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