From Alliance Bernstein: Lazard Asset Management appoints Managing Director

Lazard Asset Management has appointed Christopher Hogbin as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective December 2025. He succeeds Evan Russo, who will then move into an advisory role. Russo joined Lazard in 2007 and has held several leadership positions during his career, including Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Co-Head of the Capital Markets and Capital Structure Advisory teams.

"We are delighted to welcome Chris as the new CEO of Lazard Asset Management. This year marks a turning point for our asset management business: we are building on our momentum and consistently aligning the organization with evolving client needs," said Peter Orszag, CEO and Chairman of Lazard.

Hogbin has 30 years of professional experience, including 20 years at Alliance Bernstein , where he most recently served as Global Head of Investments and a member of the Executive Leadership Team. He was responsible for all of the firm's investment activities, including equities, fixed income, multi-asset strategies, hedge funds, and alternative investments. Prior to that, he served as COO and Head of Equities, focusing on building an investment platform to address complex market conditions. A Harvard graduate, Hogbin's previous career was with the Boston Consulting Group .