Lazard hires managing director from Goldman Sachs
Lazard has appointed Edouard Panié (pictured) as managing director and co-head of its European financial sponsors coverage.
He joins from Goldman Sachs, where he was a managing director for nearly two decades, advising on more than 60 landmark mergers & acquisitions, debt, and equity transactions for leading alternative asset managers.
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He will be based in London and report to Klaus H. Hessberger, global co-head and head of Europe for Lazard’s financial sponsors group, to help strengthen the firm’s presence and partnerships with financial sponsors in the region.
“Edouard is an experienced advisor to leading private equity firms and alternative asset managers, who further strengthens our long-standing relationships with financial sponsors across Europe and globally,” said Cyrus Kapadia, co-Head of European Investment Banking.
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His appointment underscores our commitment to helping clients navigate the transformative changes shaping today’s market,” said Cyrus Kapadia, co-head of European Investment Banking.
“His appointment underscores our commitment to helping clients navigate the transformative changes shaping today’s market.”
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“Lazard’s global reach and outstanding technical expertise create a powerful platform to address the most complex challenges faced by our clients in today’s environment,” Panié added.
“I am excited to build on the firm’s momentum serving a roster of exceptional clients and I look forward to collaborating with the excellent team.”
