Adam Handwerker joins Lazard as a Managing Director

Press releases — New York

January 06, 2021


NEW YORK, January 6, 2021 – Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) announced today that Adam Handwerker will join Lazard’s Financial Advisory business as a Managing Director in the Private Capital Advisory Group, effective immediately. He is based in New York.

“Adam brings over 15 years of experience in real estate private fundraising,” said Holcombe Green, Global Head of Private Capital Advisory, Lazard. “His expertise and strong relationships will enhance our capabilities in the US and strengthen our position as leading advisors in the global real estate funds market.”

Prior to joining Lazard, Handwerker served as managing director at Rialto Capital Management, and, since 2004, held various real estate fund raising roles at Hodes Weill & Associates and at Credit Suisse. He received a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University and a Masters in Real Estate Finance and Investments from New York University.


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