Lazard Welcomes David Krap to assume the role of Managing Director and Co-Head of European Consumer, Retail, and Leisure Business
London, October 19, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- Lazard, Inc. ( NYSE : LAZ ) Today, we announce the appointment of David Krap as Managing Director and Co-Head of Europe's Consumer, Retail, and Leisure Business.
David has over 20 years of experience in M&A advisory services for the consumer industry, with a focus on food and beverages, home and personal care, as well as certain consumer health categories. Before joining Lazard, he served as Managing Director and Co-Head of Consumer and Retail at JPMorgan Chase. Earlier in his career, he held senior positions at Credit Suisse, Centerview Partners, and UBS. David graduated from the London School of Business and Economics and is fluent in German and Spanish.
David, who is based in London, will join Lazard's European financial advisory team and report to the teams led by Jean - Louis Girodolle and Cyrus Kapadia. Lazard stated that this appointment highlights the company's ongoing investment in senior talent and is also part of its Lazard 2030 strategy, which includes a commitment to expanding the team of managing directors in the company's advisory business.
“David is a highly respected consultant with outstanding track record in helping boards of directors and management teams navigate complex strategic turning points and transformative transactions. We are delighted to welcome him to Lazard,” said Jean - Louis Girodolle, Co-Director of European Investment Banking Business.
“David is a trusted advisor to many leading companies in the industry, and his profound professional skills as well as the long-established customer relationships he has built will further enhance our business strength. This is particularly important as we continue to invest in European platforms and improve our customer service capabilities,” said Cyrus Kapadia, co-head of European investment banking business.
David Krap I have long admired the model of Lazard, which is advisor-led and centered around a partnership culture, as well as its strength in layout and connectivity in Europe and North America. I firmly believe in the goals of Lazard's 2030 strategy and the growth the company hopes to achieve. I look forward to joining Lazard's talented team to jointly shape and expand its global consumer business.
About Lazard
Lazard was founded in 1848 and is a leading financial advisory and asset management company with operations across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Lazard provides advisory services in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and capital solutions, restructuring and debt management, geopolitics, and other strategic matters, as well as asset management and investment solutions for institutions, corporations, governments, partnerships, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. Lazard is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the names Lazard and Inc, with the stock code LAZ. For more information, please visit Lazard.com, and you can follow Lazard on LinkedIn.
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