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Simon Auerbach Joins Lazard as a Managing Director and Co-Head of Information Services in the Telecom, Media & Entertainment Group

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Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) has appointed Simon Auerbach as Managing Director and Co-Head of Information Services in Financial Advisory’s Telecom, Media and Entertainment (TME) group, effective immediately. He will work alongside Richard Hoyle in New York. Auerbach brings extensive experience from Credit Suisse, Foros, and Goldman Sachs. His addition aims to enhance Lazard's TME capabilities, as stated by Garrett Baker, Global Co-Head of TME, who highlighted Auerbach's leadership in mergers and acquisitions within the sector.

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  • Appointment of Simon Auerbach enhances Lazard's capabilities in the Telecom, Media, and Entertainment sector.
  • Auerbach's extensive background in information and business services M&A adds significant expertise to the team.
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) announced today that Simon Auerbach has joined the firm as a Managing Director and Co-Head of Information Services in Financial Advisory’s Telecom, Media and Entertainment (TME) group, effective immediately. He will co-head the effort with Richard Hoyle, and is based in New York.

“Simon is an established leader in information and business services M&A,” said Garrett Baker, Global Co-Head of TME. “His deep sector expertise makes him a valuable addition to the team, as we expand the capabilities of our TME group in order to better serve our clients.”

Mr. Auerbach joins from Credit Suisse, where he had been a Managing Director in the Information and Business Services practice since 2017. Before joining Credit Suisse, he was a Managing Director at Foros from 2009 to 2017. Prior to that, he spent eight years at Goldman Sachs. He received his MBA from Columbia University and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Witwatersrand.

About Lazard

Lazard, one of the world's preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms, operates from 41 cities across 26 countries in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Central and South America. With origins dating to 1848, the firm provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, strategic matters, restructuring and capital structure, capital raising and corporate finance, as well as asset management services to corporations, partnerships, institutions, governments and individuals. For more information on Lazard, please visit www.lazard.com. Follow Lazard at @Lazard.

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Source: Lazard Ltd

FAQ

What is the recent appointment at Lazard (NYSE: LAZ)?

Lazard has appointed Simon Auerbach as Managing Director and Co-Head of Information Services in the Telecom, Media, and Entertainment group.

What role will Simon Auerbach play at Lazard (NYSE: LAZ)?

He will co-head the Information Services in the Telecom, Media, and Entertainment group alongside Richard Hoyle.

Where is Simon Auerbach based at Lazard (NYSE: LAZ)?

He is based in New York.

What expertise does Simon Auerbach bring to Lazard (NYSE: LAZ)?

Auerbach brings extensive experience in information and business services M&A from his previous roles at Credit Suisse, Foros, and Goldman Sachs.

Who is the Global Co-Head of TME at Lazard (NYSE: LAZ)?

Garrett Baker is the Global Co-Head of the Telecom, Media, and Entertainment group at Lazard.

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