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Lazard CEO Peter Orszag eyes growth despite 42% deal fee slump

New CEO outlines which sectors and regions will play a key part in his plans

Orszag says Middle East conflict has been a 'huge emotional and human cost', but Lazard's new boss is still looking for opportunities in the region
Orszag says Middle East conflict has been a 'huge emotional and human cost', but Lazard's new boss is still looking for opportunities in the region Photo: David Paul Morris/Getty Images

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Lazard's new chief executive Peter Orszag is pushing ahead with new areas of growth at the independent investment bank, even after dealmaking fees slumped in the third quarter.

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