Lazard has named Edouard Panié as Managing Director and Co-Head of European Financial Sponsors Coverage, reinforcing its strategic advisory capabilities for private equity and alternative asset managers across the region.

Based in London, Panié will report to Klaus H. Hessberger, Global Co-Head and Head of Europe for Lazard’s Financial Sponsors Group. He brings nearly 20 years of experience from Goldman Sachs, where he advised on more than 60 landmark M&A, debt, and equity transactions across private equity, infrastructure, and growth capital.

“Private capital is playing an increasingly pivotal role in shaping industries and driving growth,” said Jean-Louis Girodolle, Co-Head of European Investment Banking at Lazard. “Edouard’s extensive experience and relationships will strengthen Lazard’s ability to provide the strategic insight and bespoke solutions our clients need to succeed in this dynamic environment.”

Panié commented: “Lazard’s global reach and outstanding technical expertise create a powerful platform to address the most complex challenges faced by our clients. I look forward to building on the firm’s strong momentum and working with its exceptional team.”

Panié began his career as an engineer at General Electric before moving into investment banking. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an engineering degree from CentraleSupélec.

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