Lazard Welcomes David Krap as Managing Director and Co-Head of European Consumer, Retail & Leisure
PR Newswire•19/10/2026•03:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Lazard (LAZ) appoints David Krap managing director and co-head of European Consumer, Retail & Leisure
- ➤David Krap joins Lazard from J.P. Morgan, where he co-headed Consumer & Retail EMEA
- ➤Appointment supports Lazard 2030 strategy to expand managing director ranks across advisory
- ➤Krap brings over two decades of consumer-focused M&A advisory experience to Lazard
Expert Statements
Jean-Louis Girodolle, Co-Head of European Investment Banking at Lazard
“David is a highly regarded advisor with an exceptional track record of helping boards and management teams navigate complex strategic inflection points and transformative transactions. We are delighted to welcome him to Lazard.”
Cyrus Kapadia, Co-Head of European Investment Banking at Lazard
“David is a trusted counselor to many of the sector's leading businesses, and his deep expertise and longstanding relationships will further strengthen our franchise as we continue to invest in our European platform and enhance our capabilities for clients.”
David Krap, Managing Director and Co-Head of European Consumer, Retail & Leisure at Lazard
“I have long admired Lazard's advisory-led, partnership-oriented model and the strength of its presence and connectivity across Europe and North America. I am a firm believer in the ambitions of the Lazard 2030 strategy and the growth the firm is working to achieve. I look forward to joining Lazard's talented team helping to shape and scale its global consumer franchise.”
Lazard Welcomes David Krap as Managing Director and Co-Head of European Consumer, Retail & Leisure PR Newswire
LONDON, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ) today announced the appointment of David Krap as Managing Director and Co-Head of European Consumer, Retail & Leisure.
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