Lazard Frères Gestion Adds Experienced Manager from DNCA to Equity Team

In a move to fortify its European equities team, Lazard Frères Gestion has welcomed Emilie Brunet-Manardo as an analyst/manager.

Brunet-Manardo joins the esteemed European equities team, where she will collaborate with Stanislas Coquebert de Neuville as a co-manager for the Lazard Alpha Euro SRI fund.

With Brunet-Manardo's appointment, the Lazard Frères Gestion equity team, overseeing €11.5 billion in assets as of March 2024, expands to include 14 managers/analysts, with eight specializing in European large caps.

Drawing from 18 years of financial analysis and investment experience, Brunet-Manardo initiated her career in 2006 at Oddo & Cie, serving as a sell-side analyst focusing on the European food and beverage sector.

Transitioning to investment management, she joined Bpifrance in 2010 as an investment director, focusing on mid- and large-cap companies in the food and drink segment.

In 2019, Brunet-Manardo ventured into equity management at DNCA Investments, where she co-managed the Centifolia fund and contributed to managing the equity portion of the Eurose fund.

Brunet-Manardo's wealth of experience and expertise enriches the capabilities of the Lazard Frères Gestion team, positioning them for continued success in navigating European equity markets.