Peter R. Orszag is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Lazard. Peter has held the CEO seat since October 2023, and was previously OMB Director at Office of Management and Budget.
Current company
Lazard
Lazard is a global financial advisory and asset management firm.
financial sectorHeadquartered in New York CityFounded 1848NYSE: LAZ
Source: WikidataPeter R. Orszag joined Lazard in May 2016 and has been CEO since October 2023. Before Lazard, Peter was OMB Director at Office of Management and Budget from January 2009 until June 2010.
Career
Sources: LinkedIn profile
Education
London School of Economics and Political Science, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), EconomicsPrinceton University, AB, EconomicsPhillips Exeter AcademySource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstPeter R. Orszag leads a leadership team of 5 published executives. The most recent appointment is Tracy Farr as Chief Financial Officer, in seat since February 2026.
Executive leadership
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| Peter R. Orszag (Peter Orszag) | Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors | October 2023 |
| Tracy Farr | Chief Financial Officer | February 2026 |
| Alexandra Soto | Chief Operating Officer | October 2023 |
| Christian A. Weideman | General Counsel | October 2023 |
| Christopher Hogbin | Chief Executive Officer of Lazard’s Asset Management business | December 2025 |
Sources: Lazard 2025 Form 10-K
Peter R. Orszag is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Lazard. Peter has held the CEO seat since October 2023, and was previously OMB Director at Office of Management and Budget.
Peter R. Orszag has been CEO of Lazard since October 2023, according to LinkedIn profile.
Peter R. Orszag was OMB Director at Office of Management and Budget from January 2009 until June 2010, according to LinkedIn profile.
Peter R. Orszag has been CEO of Lazard for 2 years, since October 2023.
Tracy Farr (Chief Financial Officer), Alexandra Soto (Chief Operating Officer), Christian A. Weideman (General Counsel), Christopher Hogbin (Chief Executive Officer of Lazard’s Asset Management business). Source: Lazard 2025 Form 10-K.
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