Financial advisory and asset management firm Lazard has announced the appointment of Cyrille Cotte as Managing Director and Head of Insurance for its European Financial Institutions Group (FIG).
Based in London, Cotte will work across Europe with regional Co-Heads of Financial Services Coverage, Nick Millar and Corso Bavagnoli.
He brings more than 20 years of experience advising insurers and financial institutions on landmark transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, sales, public market transactions, capital raisings, and strategic partnerships across Europe and internationally.
Cotte joins Lazard from Evercore, where he spent the past nine years, most recently as Senior Managing Director – FIG. Prior to that, he held senior roles at Citi’s EMEA Financial Institutions Group, Macquarie, Fox-Pitt Kelton, and EY.
Cyrus Kapadia, Co-Head of European Investment Banking at Lazard, said, “Cyrille brings an impressive depth of knowledge and experience in the insurance and broader financial institutions sector.
“He is widely respected for his work and leadership on complex cross-border transactions, and his addition will further strengthen our ability to support our clients in seizing the right opportunities and navigating a rapidly changing global financial landscape.”
“I am excited to welcome Cyrille in our European FIG team,” added Jean-Louis Girodolle, Co-Head of European Investment Banking at Lazard. “His recognised expertise and trusted relationships with an extensive range of global clients will enhance our ability to provide thoughtful and creative solutions for the insurance sector across the financial services spectrum.”
Cotte commented, “I’m excited to join Lazard and contribute to the firm’s strong reputation for providing independent, strategic advice.
“I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues across geographies, sectors and products to help our clients achieve their strategic ambitions in today’s fast changing financial environment.”
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