OREANDA-NEWS. December 20, 2010. Renaissance Group announces that The Hon Robert Hanson has been appointed as the first member of its International Advisory Board.

Mr. Hanson, currently Chairman of Strand Hanson, the boutique investment bank in which both Renaissance Group and Mr. Hanson hold significant minority stakes, will advise Renaissance Group on investments, transactions and strategic issues.

“Robert is a respected and sophisticated international investor with experience in many different countries,” said Stephen Jennings, CEO of Renaissance Group. “Renaissance Group will benefit from his advice and strategic vision in all the markets in which it operates.”

Said Robert Hanson: “Renaissance Group is one of the most exciting emerging markets investment firms in the world. I share the Group’s vision and passion for emerging markets where, I believe, Renaissance is already one of the leading players.”