Lazard Appoints Jesper Jensen as CEO of Investment Banking for Denmark
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COPENHAGEN, September 16, 2025 (VSNewsNetwork.com) — Financial advisory and asset management company Lazard, Inc. has announced the expansion of its Nordic operations with the appointment of Jesper Jensen as Managing Director, Financial Advisory and Chief Executive Officer of Investment Banking for Denmark. The new office in Denmark will open on September 17, 2025.
Jensen brings more than 25 years of experience in financial services, including roles at Rothschild & Co and JP Morgan in London. He holds a Master of Science in Finance and Accounting from Copenhagen Business School.
“Jesper’s appointment reflects our determination to grow and to better address clients’ needs in the Nordic region as well as our confidence in Denmark,” said Jean-Louis Girodolle, Co-Head of European Investment Banking.
“With his deeply connected Danish relationships and Lazard’s global reach, we are well-positioned to deliver tailored financial solutions for our clients in this dynamic market,” added Cyrus Kapadia, Co-Head of European Investment Banking.
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“I’m excited to join Lazard to further expand and develop the firm's activity in the Nordic region and across Europe. As a truly integrated global firm, we offer Nordic clients unmatched access to strategic M&A opportunities worldwide. The firm’s ambitious 2030 plan empowers and drives the entire organization — ensuring exceptional value for our clients,” said Jensen.
Lazard was founded in 1848 and provides services in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, restructuring, liability management, geopolitics, and asset management across global markets.
For more information, visit www.lazard.com.
Source: Lazard, Inc.
