CEO & Chairman of Lazard

Peter Orszag is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Lazard, a leading global financial advisory and asset management firm. Since October 2023, he has overseen the firm’s worldwide growth strategy and operations, setting its long-term vision and direction. Under his leadership, Lazard continues to strengthen its role as a trusted adviser to corporations and governments across the globe, while expanding into new areas of opportunity.

Since becoming CEO and Chairman, Peter Orszag has focused on strengthening Lazard’s core businesses in financial advisory and asset management. His leadership emphasizes expanding the firm’s global presence, attracting and developing top talent, and reinforcing Lazard’s position as a trusted adviser in complex transactions, restructurings, and strategic decision-making, and as an expert investor delivering customized solutions across public and private markets for clients globally.

Previous Roles at Lazard

Peter Orszag previously served in several senior roles within Lazard:

  • CEO of Financial Advisory (2019–2023): Oversaw Lazard’s global advisory businesses for corporations and governments.

  • Head of North American M&A and Global Co-Head of Healthcare (2018–2019): Guided the firm’s healthcare and mergers & acquisitions practices.

  • Vice Chairman of Investment Banking (2016–2018): Joined Lazard in this role, providing strategic advice to clients and helping expand the firm’s advisory reach.

About Lazard

Founded in 1848, Lazard is one of the world’s leading financial advisory and asset management firms, with offices across North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. The firm is recognized for providing sophisticated, differentiated advice on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, restructuring and liability management, and geopolitics, as well as offering asset management and investment solutions tailored to institutions, corporations, governments, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.

With more than 175 years of history, Lazard has built a unique global network of relationships with business leaders, policymakers, and investors, combining deep local knowledge with a broad global perspective. This balance allows the firm to deliver insight and value across markets, while maintaining a scale where individual expertise and client relationships remain central.

Lazard’s commercial and collegial culture is guided by delivering with excellence for clients, putting their interests first and upholding the highest standards of integrity. Beyond its business objectives, Lazard invests in community engagement, philanthropy, and sustainable practices that strengthen its long-term foundation.

Today, under the leadership of Peter Orszag, Lazard continues to advance its legacy of innovation and client service, setting ambitious goals for the firm’s growth and its role as a trusted investor and adviser to clients worldwide.