Lazard Asset Management Hires Bertrand Levavasseur as Head of Switzerland

Zurich, 3 March 2025 – Lazard Asset Management (LAM) has today announced the appointment of Bertrand Levavasseur as Managing Director and Head of Switzerland, to lead the growth of its Swiss business.  

In this role, Levavasseur will work as a trusted advisor to support clients in the development and implementation of relevant investment solutions.

Levavasseur brings more than 15 years' experience in asset management business development. He joins from Oddo BHF Asset Management, where he served as Head of Strategic Accounts and New Markets, and led the development of strategic client relationships, especially those in Switzerland and Italy, and group strategic new market development, especially in the Middle East. Before this, Levavasseur also held positions at Deutsche Bank in Hong Kong and Philippe Investment Management in Paris. He holds a master’s in business from European Business School (EBS) and an INSEAD global management executive education.

“Switzerland is a key market for Lazard Asset Management as we continuously look for new ways to ensure more clients can access our leading investment strategies,” said Evan Russo, CEO of Lazard Asset Management. “We’re pleased to welcome Bertrand as Head of Switzerland to our global sales team. His extensive market experience will be key to enhancing our distribution capabilities in Switzerland and driving our European growth.”

“I am delighted to join Lazard Asset Management and work with its esteemed global leadership team,” said Bertrand Levavasseur, Head of Lazard Asset Management Switzerland. “Switzerland is one of the key wealth management markets globally. Lazard's reputation, strong solutions offering, and impressive track record, combined with a dynamic local sales team, will drive growth in the region, particularly among distributors and pension clients. I look forward to contributing to the firm’s European and global sales efforts.”