Terry Smith names Julian Robins as potential Fundsmith successor

'Most' of the business will remain in current employees' hands

Mike Sheen
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Chief executive of Fundsmith Terry Smith has named head of research Julian Robins as his potential successor, with the fund management veteran vowing to keep "most" of the £26bn AUM business in the hands of current employees.

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