Katja Ksoll Joins Lazard for DACH Leadership Role

Investor - People | Jul 02, 2025 | Lazard Technology Partners LP

Ekaterina (Katja) Ksoll has been appointed as Head of Debt Advisory and Co-head of Capital Structure Advisory for the DACH region at Lazard, Inc. Based in Frankfurt, she brings over 22 years of experience in the debt markets to her new role, enhancing Lazard’s financial advisory in Europe. Her appointment, part of Lazard's long-term growth strategy, supports Lazard’s commitment to providing superior financing and capital structure solutions to clients in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Ksoll's experience in leadership roles at Rothschild & Co., including as Managing Director, European Co-Head of Leveraged Finance, and Co-Head of Debt Advisory for DACH, highlights her expertise. At Lazard, she will collaborate with Daniel Judenhahn and their team to offer comprehensive financial solutions, emphasizing capital raising, liability management, and growth financing. Ksoll’s career spans significant advising roles across industries such as private equity, infrastructure, and government entities, known for her ability to create innovative financing solutions.

Sectors

  • Financial Services
  • Corporate Finance

Geography

  • Germany – Lazard’s DACH headquarters where Katja Ksoll will be based, reflecting its geographic focus in the region.
  • Austria – Part of the DACH region that Lazard aims to serve with enhanced advisory services.
  • Switzerland – Included in the DACH region, where Lazard aims to expand its influence through strategic advisory services.

Industry

  • Financial Services – The article focuses on Lazard's financial advisory services and the appointment of a key leader in the DACH region to strengthen these services.
  • Corporate Finance – The article discusses the appointment to a leadership position in debt advisory and capital structure, areas that are central to corporate finance.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Ekaterina (Katja) KsollHead of Debt Advisory and Co-head of Capital Structure Advisory for DACHPeopleRecently appointed to lead Lazard's financial advisory services in the DACH region with over 22 years of experience in the debt markets.
    Lazard, Inc.Financial Advisory FirmCompanyA global financial advisory and asset management firm enhancing its DACH region services by appointing Katja Ksoll.
    Rothschild & Co.Former EmployerCompanyKatja Ksoll's previous employer, where she held significant leadership roles in financial advisory.
    Daniel JudenhahnCo-head of Capital Structure Advisory in DACHPeopleWill work closely with Katja Ksoll to lead the advisory team in the DACH region.