Lazard Names David Krap Co-Head of European Consumer M&A
Lazard has appointed 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) announced Monday the appointment of David Krap as Managing Director and Co-Head of its European Consumer, Retail & Leisure practice, expanding the investment bank's senior advisory bench in one of Europe's most active dealmaking sectors.
Krap brings more than two decades of experience advising on mergers and acquisitions with a focus on consumer-facing businesses. His hire signals continued investment by Lazard in building out its European coverage at a time when consumer and retail transactions remain a significant driver of cross-border M&A activity across the continent.
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The appointment was announced from London, where Lazard maintains a major European hub. Adding a seasoned co-head to the Consumer, Retail & Leisure practice suggests the firm is positioning for increased deal flow as market conditions evolve heading into 2027, though Lazard did not disclose the financial terms of Krap's appointment or specific mandates he will oversee.
Lazard is a global financial advisory and asset management firm listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Its advisory business spans mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and capital markets strategy across North America, Europe, and Asia. Continue reading at All Financial Services & Investing.
