Observed Signal · Oct 19, 2026 · Hiring · Source: PR Newswire: Technology News · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Lazard Hires David Krap as European Consumer Head
Lazard, Inc. announced the appointment of David Krap as Managing Director and Co-Head of the European Consumer, Retail & Leisure group. Krap, who brings over two decades of M&A advisory experience in the consumer sector, previously served as Managing Director and Co-Head of Consumer and Retail EMEA at J.P. Morgan, with prior senior roles at Credit Suisse, Centerview Partners, and UBS. Based in London, he will join Lazard’s European financial advisory business led by Jean-Louis Girodolle and Cyrus Kapadia. This move underscores Lazard’s continued investment in senior talent as part of its Lazard 2030 strategy, which aims to expand its managing director ranks and strengthen its advisory capabilities across Europe.
Personnel appointment at a financial advisory firm, not directly impacting AdTech/MarTech operations.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- David Krap appointed Managing Director and Co-Head of European Consumer, Retail & Leisure at Lazard.
- Krap previously held the role of Managing Director and Co-Head of Consumer and Retail EMEA at J.P. Morgan.
- His prior employers include Credit Suisse, Centerview Partners, and UBS.
- The appointment is part of Lazard's 2030 strategy to expand its senior ranks.
- Krap will be based in London and join the European financial advisory business led by Jean-Louis Girodolle and Cyrus Kapadia.
Connected Companies & Entities
1 Entity mapped“Vor dem Wechsel zu Lazard war er bei J.P. Morgan beschäftigt, wo er als geschäftsführender Leiter und Co-Leiter des Bereichs Konsumgüter und...”
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