Okonjo-Iweala gets a new gig

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has moved on to bigger things, depending on how you look at it.

The Former minister of Finance, has joined one of the world’s leading financial advisory and asset management firms, Lazard Ltd.

Okonjo-Iweala will be joining Lazard, as a Senior Advisor.

Kenneth M. Jacobs, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lazard, said the following regarding the appointment:

“Dr. Okonjo-Iweala has built a remarkable international reputation over more than three decades in leadership positions in government and at the World Bank. She will be a strong addition as a Senior Advisor to our firm.”

Global Head of M&A and Sovereign Advisory of Lazard, Matthieu Pigasse, also said:

“We are proud to welcome Dr. Okonjo-Iweala as a Senior Advisor to our world-leading sovereign advisory group. She will bring a unique international expertise and experience that will benefit both our sovereign and corporate clients.”

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