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business2 years ago

Lazard MD Fired for Inappropriate Behavior Buys $7m House

Lazard has fired Reid Snellenbarger, its Chicago-based co-head of restructuring and capital solutions, following allegations of inappropriate behavior at a party. Snellenbarger, who was hired from Houlihan Lokey in April, recently purchased a $7 million home on Lake Geneva. The details of the alleged infraction are still unclear, but there are unconfirmed reports that interns may have been present at the party. Lazard may now need to find a new head of restructuring, although it had already hired Sanjeev Khemlani as a co-head alongside Snellenbarger.

business2 years ago

Lazard Terminates Harassing Banker Amidst Employee Allegations

Lazard, a prominent financial advisory and asset management firm, has fired a top restructuring banker following allegations of harassment by multiple employees. The banker, who held a senior position at the company, was accused of engaging in inappropriate behavior towards colleagues. Lazard's decision to terminate the individual reflects the growing importance of addressing workplace misconduct and maintaining a safe and respectful environment for employees.

business2 years ago

Peter Orszag appointed as new CEO of Lazard.

Lazard has announced that Peter Orszag, who leads its core financial advisory business, will succeed Ken Jacobs as the company’s chief executive on Oct. 1. Mr. Jacobs will stay on as executive chairman and continue to advise clients. Mr. Orszag, a former Obama administration official, will oversee a 175-year-old financial institution with a long history of advising on major corporate deals at a time when its mainstay business faces huge challenges.

business2 years ago

Peter Orszag appointed as Lazard's new CEO

Investment bank Lazard has announced that Peter Orszag, a former director of the Office of Management and Budget under President Obama, will become its next CEO. Orszag, who has been with Lazard since 2016, will take over from current CEO Kenneth Jacobs in the fall. The move comes as Lazard seeks to expand its business beyond traditional investment banking and into areas such as asset management and private equity.

finance2 years ago

First Republic Bank's Stock Volatility Continues Amidst Strategic Review and Hiring of Advisers.

First Republic Bank's stock dropped 9% in after-hours trading after reports that the bank has hired advisers to review its options and manage the crisis. The bank has reportedly tapped Lazard to help it review its options and McKinsey for post-crisis planning. Options on the table include a sale, a capital infusion, and asset sales. The bank's stock rallied 30% in the regular trading day Tuesday, buoyed by reports that JPMorgan Chase was working to help bolster the bank's capital.