Michael Gessner
Director
Michael Gessner is a Director and member of Lazard's Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment group.
He has significant experience serving clients on transactions involving mergers and acquisitions, corporate carve-outs, debt recapitalizations, and equity raises spanning a variety of industries, including telecommunications, infrastructure services, media, sports, technology, healthcare, aerospace & defense, consumer products, and specialty distribution.
Prior to joining Lazard, Mr. Gessner spent four years at Harris Williams, an investment bank based in Richmond, VA, and four years at KPMG within its Advisory and Financial Audit Practices.
Mr. Gessner holds a Master of Business Administration from The University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting from Miami University.
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