Lazard CEO and Chairman Peter Orszag on CNBC’s Squawk Box
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On September 11, Lazard CEO and Chairman Peter Orszag appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss the economy, inflation concerns, labor market trends, and Lazard’s strategic direction.
On the state of M&A, Peter noted increased momentum, driven by corporate transactions and private equity activity. He also highlighted Lazard’s strong performance—achieving 100% total shareholder return over two years—and plans for continued growth supported by hiring and a renewed focus on asset management.
Looking ahead, Peter emphasized AI as a key growth driver. "AI will be a massive focus for Lazard moving forward,” he said.
Click here to watch a clip from Peter's segment.
About Lazard
Founded in 1848, Lazard is the preeminent financial advisory, private capital advisory, and asset management firm, with operations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Lazard provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and capital solutions, restructuring and liability management, geopolitics, and other strategic matters. Lazard also advises private markets sponsors and investors on primary fundraising, secondary transactions, and GP capital solutions, and provides asset management and investment solutions to institutions, corporations, governments, partnerships, family offices, and high net worth individuals. Lazard is listed on the New York Stock Exchange as Lazard, Inc. under the ticker LAZ. For more information, please visit Lazard.com and follow Lazard on LinkedIn.
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