Lazard, the global financial advisory and asset management firm, has appointed Tom Tuft as a chairman, global capital markets advisory and a vice chairman, US investment banking. He will join the firm in November.
Mr. Tuft, based in New York, will join Lazard from Goldman Sachs, where he most recently served as chairman of its equity capital markets group.
Bruce Wasserstein, chairman and CEO of Lazard, said: “Tom is one of the most highly regarded professionals on Wall Street and we are excited that he has decided to join Lazard as a senior member of the team. Advising clients regarding capital structure and financing needs is a key growth area for the firm. We are delighted to have one of the most experienced bankers in equity capital markets join us in continuing to build this important business.”
