Lazard Appoints Edouard Panié as Managing Director and Co-Head of European Financial Sponsors Coverage
Edouard Panié • Photo Credit: Lazard
LONDON & PARIS, October 20, 2025 (FINANCE INTERVIEWS) — Financial advisory and asset management firm Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ) has appointed Edouard Panié as Managing Director and Co-Head of European Financial Sponsors Coverage Panié will report to Klaus H. Hessberger, Global Co-Head and Head of Europe for Lazard’s Financial Sponsors Group.
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Panié joins Lazard from Goldman Sachs, where he served as Managing Director for nearly two decades, advising on more than 60 mergers and acquisitions, debt, and equity transactions for clients including private equity firms, growth investors, infrastructure funds, and corporations.
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“Private capital is playing an increasingly pivotal role in shaping industries and driving growth. Edouard’s extensive experience and relationships will strengthen Lazard’s ability to provide the strategic insight and bespoke solutions our clients need to succeed in this dynamic environment,” said Jean-Louis Girodolle, Co-Head of European Investment Banking.
“Edouard is an experienced advisor to leading private equity firms and alternative asset managers, who further strengthens our long-standing relationships with financial sponsors across Europe and globally. His appointment underscores our commitment to helping clients navigate the transformative changes shaping today’s market,” said Cyrus Kapadia, Co-Head of European Investment Banking.
“Lazard’s global reach and outstanding technical expertise create a powerful platform to address the most complex challenges faced by our clients in today's environment. I am excited to build on the firm’s momentum serving a roster of exceptional clients and I look forward to collaborating with the excellent team,” said Panié.
Panié, who will be based in London, began his career as an engineer at General Electric and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an engineering degree from CentraleSupélec.
For more information, visit www.lazard.com.
