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Eric Hanson, Managing Director
Mr. Hanson joined Berggruen Holdings in May 2000. Previously, he worked at Hanson PLC (no relation) where he was vice president of acquisitions in the U.S. until 1986. Upon leaving Hanson, he joined a small company listed on the American Stock Exchange as president and grew the company through acquisitions before liquidating it. In 1992, Mr. Hanson joined MacAndrews & Forbes where he was involved in a number of M&A transactions, including leading the management buyout of the MasterCraft Boat Company.
Mr. Hanson holds a Masters of Arts from Cambridge University and a Masters of Business Administration from INSEAD. He is currently a director of Hoover Treated Wood Products, Bonded Services Ltd. and Global Supply Chain Finance AG.