Lazard Asset Management Expands Credit Platform with New Head of Leveraged Loans and High Yield

Industry veteran Gordon McKemie joins to build leveraged loans capability and broaden income and credit solutions for clients

New York, NY, February 2, 2026 – Lazard Asset Management today announced that Gordon McKemie has joined the firm as Managing Director and Head of Leveraged Loans and High Yield. Based in New York, he will lead the development of a dedicated leveraged loans capability within Lazard’s Fixed Income platform and partner closely with the U.S. High Yield team to expand the firm’s credit offering for clients. Mr. McKemie reports to Arnaud Brillois, Global Head of Fixed Income for Lazard Asset Management. 

Mr. McKemie brings nearly 20 years of experience across leveraged loans, high yield, and multi‑asset credit strategies. He joins Lazard from Blackstone Credit & Insurance, where he served as Managing Director and Portfolio Manager within the Liquid Credit Strategies group. During his tenure, he managed several public credit vehicles, helped develop multi‑asset investment frameworks, and led initiatives focused on improving credit agreement standards through industry collaboration. He previously held roles in leveraged finance and credit research at Citigroup and Barclays Capital.

“Gordon’s arrival represents an important step in expanding our credit capabilities at a time when leveraged loans and high yield present compelling opportunities for investors seeking income and diversification,” said Arnaud Brillois. “True to Lazard’s DNA, we are building with intention: combining deep fundamental research, disciplined portfolio construction, and a global perspective to provide clients with a leading platform across these rapidly evolving segments of the market.”

Lazard’s Fixed Income platform brings together specialists across global credit markets, integrating top‑down macro insights with bottom‑up, research‑driven security selection. In an environment where clients are navigating persistent inflation, shifting interest-rate paths, and growing dispersion around issuers, the ability to access distinct parts of the credit spectrum has become increasingly important. The addition of a dedicated leveraged loans capability expands the breadth of solutions available to clients across regions and risk profiles.

“I’m thrilled to join Lazard at a moment when the firm is investing in growth and strengthening its platform to better serve clients,” said Mr. McKemie. “Leveraged loans and high yield remain essential building blocks for many fixed income portfolios, and I look forward to helping expand Lazard’s offering, deepen client engagement, and deliver thoughtful credit solutions across market cycles.”

About Lazard Asset Management

Lazard Asset Management, a subsidiary of Lazard, Inc., offers a range of equity, fixed income, and alternative investment products worldwide. As of December 31, 2025, Lazard’s asset management businesses managed approximately $254 billion of client assets. For more information about LAM, please visit www.LazardAssetManagement.com.