Christopher Hogbin appointed new CEO of Lazard Asset Management
8 SEPT, 2025
By Joanna Piwko from RankiaPro Europe
Lazard has officially announced the appointment of Christopher Hogbin as the new Chief Executive Officer of Lazard Asset Management, starting from December 2025.
Hogbin succeeds Evan Russo, who after twenty years of leadership within the company will assume a consulting role, marking a significant change at the top of one of the main global asset managers.
A leader with thirty years of experience in the investment sector
Christopher Hogbin boasts a professional experience of over 30 years, 20 of which were spent at AllianceBernstein, where he held very high-level roles, including Global Head of Investments and member of the Executive Leadership Team. During his career, Hogbin successfully led the expansion of AllianceBernstein's investment capabilities in public and private markets, covering a wide range of asset classes such as equity, fixed income, multi-asset, hedge fund and alternative investments.
His expertise also includes building robust investment platforms and enhancing the research function, key factors that have contributed to excellent results for clients and significant growth of the company.
“It is an honor to join Lazard Asset Management and collaborate with a renowned team of professionals committed to providing clients with top-level investment solutions. I am excited about Lazard's vision for the future and the momentum that supports the implementation of its long-term growth strategy.”
Christopher Hogbin, CEO of Lazard Asset Management
The transition from Evan Russo to Christopher Hogbin
Evan Russo, who has led Lazard Asset Management for twenty years, will leave the role of CEO to take on a consulting role.
Russo, who joined Lazard in 2007, has held numerous prominent positions, including Chief Financial Officer and Co-Head of the Capital Markets and Capital Structure Advisory practice. His leadership has allowed Lazard to go through a period of significant transformations, laying the groundwork for the future growth of the business.
“Chris's leadership and his success in growing a global investment business will help us accelerate progress towards our long-term strategy for Lazard. We are grateful to Evan for his leadership within the company and for the work he has done in guiding our Asset Management business through a crucial transition period, while also creating a solid foundation on which Chris can build.”
Peter Orszag, CEO and Chairman of Lazard
