Lazard appoints David Krap as Managing Director and Co-Head of European Consumer, Retail, and Leisure Business
London, October 19, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- Lazard, Inc. (New York Stock Exchange ticker: 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 as a mergers and acquisitions consultant focusing on the consumer sector, with a particular emphasis on food and beverages, home care, personal care, and certain categories of mass health products. He joined Lazard from JPMorgan Chase, where he previously served as Managing Director and Co-Head of Consumer and Retail Business. Earlier in his career, he held senior positions at Credit Suisse, Centerview Partners, and UBS. David graduated from the London School of Business in Europe with honors and is fluent in German and Spanish.
David will be based in London and join the Lazard European Financial Advisory Department, which is led by Jean - Louis Girodolle and Cyrus Kapadia. The company stated that this appointment highlights Lazard's ongoing investment in top talent in accordance with the "Lazard 2030" strategy, which includes a commitment to increase the number of company Managing Directors in the advisory business.
“David is a highly respected consultant with outstanding experience in helping boards of directors and management teams navigate complex strategic moments and transformative transactions. We are very pleased to welcome him to Lazard,” said Jean - Louis Girodolle, Co-Director of European Investment Banking Business.
“David is a consultant trusted by many leading companies in various industries. His profound professional expertise and the long-term customer relationships he has established will further strengthen our position as we continue to invest in the European platform and enhance our customer service capabilities,” said Cyrus Kapadia, co-head of European investment banking business.
"I have long admired Lazard's model, which focuses on advisory services and partnerships, as well as its strong presence and network in Europe and North America. I am firmly convinced of the ambition of the 'Lazard 2030' strategy and the growth goals that the company is committed to achieving. I look forward to joining this talented team at Lazard and contributing to shaping and developing its global consumer business," stated David Krap.
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 to institutions, corporations, governments, partnerships, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and financing solutions, restructuring and debt management, geopolitics, and other strategic issues, as well as asset management and investment solutions. Lazard is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the names of Lazard and Inc, with the stock code being LAZ.
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