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NEW YORK, February 1, 2012 - Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) announced
today that Ron Bloom, former Assistant to President Obama for
Manufacturing Policy, will serve as a Senior Advisor to
Lazard, effective immediately. Mr. Bloom will provide
strategic advice to the firm and its investment banking and
restructuring clients worldwide.
"Ron's skills, experience and relationships will be a
tremendous complement to our global franchise,"
said Kenneth M. Jacobs, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
of Lazard.
"Ron brings a unique blend of knowledge of the public and
private sectors, with a particular expertise in advising on
complicated transactions involving multiple stakeholders,"
said Antonio Weiss, Global Head of Investment Banking of
Lazard.
Mr. Bloom, along with Lazard, is currently advising the
National Association of Letter Carriers regarding the U.S.
Postal Service. Most recently, Mr. Bloom coordinated the
Administration's efforts to revitalize the manufacturing
sector. His work included leading the Administration's
discussions with the auto industry, which resulted in new
fuel economy standards, and spearheading the launch of the
Advanced Manufacturing Partnership. Prior to joining the
White House, Mr. Bloom served as Senior Advisor at the U.S.
Department of Treasury, where he helped lead the
restructuring of General Motors and Chrysler, and led the
Treasury's involvement with GM's IPO. He previously worked as
Special Assistant to the President of the United Steelworkers
of America, where he was a key player in the restructuring of
the North American steel industry. Prior to that, he was a
principal and co-founder of the investment banking firm of
Keilin and Bloom, which specialized in turnaround and
restructuring situations. He began his investment banking
career at Lazard in 1985, advising on mergers and
acquisitions, restructurings and divestitures.
Lazard, one of the world's preeminent financial advisory
and asset management firms, operates from 42 cities across 27
countries in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Central
and South America. With origins dating back 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.
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