OREANDA-NEWS. Renaissance Capital, the leading emerging markets investment bank, has announced today that Alexander Merzlenko and Ron Golan will become Global Co-Heads of Investment Banking. They will report directly to Igor Vayn, Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance Capital.

Alexander Merzlenko, is a 13-year veteran of Renaissance Capital, having joined the Firm in 2000. He was appointed as Head of Russian Investment Banking and Financing in 2009. In December 2012, Mr. Merzlenko became President of Renaissance Capital Russia, and will retain this position with his new appointment.

Ron Golan joined the Firm in 2012 as the Head of Investment Banking London and Africa. Prior to that, he spent 15 years at Morgan Stanley in several senior positions, including head of investment banking coverage for Israel, Central and Eastern Europe and Africa.

Igor Vayn, the Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance Capital said, “The promotions reflect the significant achievements and leadership exhibited by Alexander and Ron in their current roles. They are outstanding and talented bankers who have helped lead our investment banking business and drive excellent results in a challenging market environment. I am confident that under their leadership, Renaissance Capital and its investment banking division will continue to thrive across our territories, and wish them every success in continuing to win market share and grow our business.”

Russia and Africa are the core geographies for Renaissance Capital. Among its most recent deals in Russia is the placement of a USD 7bn eurobond for the Russian Federation - the largest emerging markets bond issue year to date. In Africa, Renaissance Capital was the sole and exclusive financial advisor and broker on the sale of a 1.5% stake for USD 289mm of Dangote Cement shares to the Public Investment Corporation (SOC) Limited of South Africa. The sale was the largest single trade ever executed on The Nigerian Stock Exchange.

Renaissance Capital is a leading emerging markets investment bank with operations in Russia, Central and Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa. The Firm also offers its clients access to these markets through such financial centers as London and New York. Renaissance Capital has market-leading positions in each of its core businesses - M&A, equity and debt capital markets, securities sales and trading, research, and derivatives. The Firm is building market-leading practices across emerging markets globally in metals & mining, oil & gas and agriculture. Renaissance Capital is part of ONEXIM Group.