Bertrand Levavasseur has been appointed Managing Director and Head of Switzerland at Lazard Asset Management. 

Levavasseur brings over 15 years of experience in business development within asset management. He is joining from Oddo BHF Asset Management, where he served as Head of Strategic Accounts and New Markets, overseeing the development of strategic client relationships—particularly in Switzerland and Italy—as well as the group's strategic expansion into new markets, notably in the Middle East.

Prior to that, he held roles at Deutsche Bank in Hong Kong and Philippe Investment Management in Paris.

Strengthening Distribution Capabilities in Switzerland

«Switzerland is a key market for Lazard Asset Management, and we are continuously exploring new ways to expand client access to our leading investment strategies,» said Evan Russo, CEO of Lazard Asset Management. «Bertrand Levavasseur’s market expertise will be instrumental in enhancing our distribution capabilities in Switzerland and driving our European growth.»

«Switzerland is one of the world’s most important wealth management markets. Lazard’s strong reputation, comprehensive solutions, and impressive track record, combined with a dynamic local sales team, will accelerate growth in the region—particularly among distributors and institutional clients,» Levavasseur added.