Lazard Bolsters Healthcare Services Team with Dual Hires from Allen & Co.

Event summary

  • Lazard added John Koski and Rob Lowe as Managing Directors in its Healthcare Group on February 18, 2026.
  • Both hires come from Allen & Co., where they served as Managing Directors advising on healthcare services transactions.
  • Koski holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an MD from Yale School of Medicine, while Lowe earned an MBA from NYU Stern.
  • The move underscores Lazard's focus on expanding its healthcare advisory capabilities amid sector complexity.

The big picture

Lazard's hiring of Koski and Lowe reflects a strategic push to strengthen its healthcare services advisory arm amid evolving policy, macroeconomic conditions, and technological disruption. The move comes as firms increasingly compete for specialized talent to navigate the sector's complexity. With a global platform and entrepreneurial culture, Lazard aims to capitalize on growth opportunities in payors, providers, and health-tech convergence.

What we're watching

Sector Specialization
How Lazard's deepening healthcare expertise will position it against competitors like Allen & Co. and Citi.
Client Retention
Whether Koski and Lowe can leverage their existing relationships to drive transaction volume at Lazard.
Regulatory Adaptation
The pace at which Lazard integrates policy and technological shifts into its healthcare advisory framework.