Lazard Adds Midstream Veteran Michael Ure to Strengthen Energy Advisory Bench
Event summary
- Michael Ure joins Lazard as Senior Advisor in Power, Energy & Infrastructure Group, based in Houston.
- Ure brings 20+ years of experience, including CEO role at Western Midstream Partners.
- Lazard positions Ure as key advisor for clients navigating energy sector transformation.
- Appointment aligns with Lazard's 2030 strategy focused on 'contextual alpha' from operational expertise.
The big picture
Lazard's hire of Michael Ure underscores the growing demand for advisory firms to combine deep financial expertise with hands-on operational experience in the energy sector. As the industry undergoes significant transformation, Ure's background in leading midstream businesses through strategic change positions Lazard to offer more practical, context-driven advice to clients. This move aligns with broader trends in financial advisory where firms are investing in specialized talent to differentiate their services in competitive markets.
What we're watching
- Advisory Differentiation
- How Ure's midstream operational experience will enhance Lazard's strategic advice for energy clients.
- Sector Transformation
- Whether Lazard can leverage Ure's insights to better position clients in the evolving energy landscape.
- Talent Strategy
- The pace at which Lazard continues to add sector-specific advisors as part of its 2030 strategy.