Mr Kawano was most recently vice chairman of JP Morgan Asia Pacific. He will be based in Tokyo and will work alongside Yasu Hatakeyama, the president and CEO of Lazard Freres. The company also appointed Kazuki Kusaka as managing director and COO of Lazard Freres.
Charles Ward, president, said: Mr Kawano is one of the most respected and distinguished investment bankers in Japan. By joining Lazard, he brings further depth and stature to our Japanese investment banking team, and underscores our commitment to the region.
