Lazard Appoints David Krap as Managing Director for European Consumer, Retail & Leisure

LONDON, Oct. 19, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Lazard, the preeminent financial advisory and asset management firm, has appointed David Krap as Managing Director and Co-Head of European Consumer, Retail & Leisure. This move is part of Lazard's Lazard 2030 strategy, which includes a commitment to growing the firm's Managing Director ranks across its advisory franchise.

Krap brings over two decades of experience in consumer-focused M&A advisory, with a particular focus on food and beverage, home and personal care, and select consumer health categories. He joins Lazard from J.P. Morgan, where he served as Managing Director and Co-Head of Consumer & Retail EMEA. Previously, Krap held senior roles at Credit Suisse, Centerview Partners, and UBS. He holds an honors degree from the European Business School London and is fluent in German and Spanish.

Based in London, Krap will join Lazard's financial advisory practice for Europe, led by Jean-Louis Girodolle and Cyrus Kapadia. His appointment underscores Lazard's continued investment in senior talent as part of its Lazard 2030 strategy.

Krap's deep expertise and longstanding relationships will further strengthen Lazard's European platform and enhance its capabilities for clients.

Founded in 1848, Lazard is the preeminent financial 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, as well as asset management and investment solutions to institutions, corporations, governments, partnerships, family offices, and high net worth individuals.