Lazard Names David Krap Co-Head of European Consumer M&A
Lazard appoints David Krap as Managing Director and Co-Head of European Consumer, Retail & Leisure, bringing over 20 years of M&A advisory experience.
Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ) has appointed David Krap as Managing Director and Co-Head of its European Consumer, Retail & Leisure advisory practice, the investment bank announced Monday from London. The hire adds a senior dealmaker to one of the firm's key European sector teams.
Krap brings more than two decades of experience advising on mergers and acquisitions within consumer-focused industries. His background spans consumer, retail, and leisure transactions, positioning him to help lead client mandates across a segment that has seen significant deal activity amid shifting spending patterns and ongoing sector consolidation in Europe.
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The appointment reflects Lazard's continued effort to strengthen its advisory capabilities across European industry verticals. By installing a co-head structure in the consumer, retail, and leisure group, the firm signals a strategic emphasis on deepening coverage and client relationships in a market that remains central to European deal flow.
Lazard is a global financial advisory and asset management firm with operations across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Its financial advisory business advises on mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and capital markets transactions for corporations, governments, and financial sponsors worldwide.
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