Lazard Strengthens DACH Presence with Swiss Investment Banking Hire
Event summary
- Lazard appoints Dr. Marco Superina to lead investment banking for Switzerland, effective August 17, 2026.
- Superina joins from UBS, where he served as Head of Global Banking Switzerland.
- He will be part of Lazard's DACH management team led by Marcus Schenck.
- The move is part of Lazard's long-term growth strategy, Lazard 2030, to accelerate growth in Europe.
The big picture
Lazard's appointment of Dr. Marco Superina underscores its commitment to deepening its footprint in the DACH region, particularly in Switzerland's robust economy of global champions and family-owned businesses. This move comes amid heightened competition among boutique and bulge-bracket firms vying for high-value M&A and capital solutions mandates in Europe. The hire signals Lazard's intent to capitalize on cross-border deal activity, leveraging Superina's extensive experience in Swiss and international markets.
What we're watching
- Market Penetration
- How Lazard will leverage Superina's local expertise to capture market share in Switzerland's competitive investment banking landscape.
- Execution Risk
- Whether Lazard can integrate Superina's network and client base effectively to drive immediate deal flow.
- Strategic Alignment
- The pace at which Lazard's DACH expansion aligns with its broader European growth strategy under Lazard 2030.