NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard Asset Management (LAM) today announced that Larry Cohen has been appointed as Managing Director and Global Head of Technology & Operations, effective immediately.

“Larry brings a wealth of experience in the asset management industry as well as in technology and operational infrastructure,” said Evan Russo, Chief Executive Officer of Lazard Asset Management. “He will work with our teams globally to improve and refine our global technology, systems and operational infrastructure, which will help support the next stage of growth and expansion within the asset management business.”

Mr. Cohen joined the firm last August as a Strategic Advisor. He has deep experience across operations, technology, portfolio implementation, and operational risk from a variety of roles within the asset management and financial services industry, including positions at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, UBS and, most recently, at AllianceBernstein where he was a Partner and Global Head of Operations and Technology.

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