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Lazard Taps Michael Ure for Energy Advisory Role
4 May
Summary
- Michael Ure joins Lazard as senior adviser.
- Ure previously led Western Midstream Partners.
- His expertise spans energy, infrastructure, and advisory.
Investment bank Lazard has strengthened its power, energy, and infrastructure team with the addition of Michael Ure as a senior adviser. Ure is based in Houston and joins Lazard following an extensive career spanning more than 20 years in executive and management positions.
His previous roles included significant tenures at Occidental Petroleum and Shell. Most notably, Ure served as Chief Executive of Western Midstream Partners from August 2019 until October 2024. He navigated the pipeline company through critical periods, including its integration following Occidental's acquisition of Anadarko Petroleum.
George Bilicic, Lazard's global head of power, energy & infrastructure, highlighted that Ure's experience in leading complex strategic and organizational shifts offers valuable perspective. Lazard CEO Peter Orszag emphasized that leaders like Ure provide a unique understanding of decision-making processes, thereby enhancing the differentiated advice Lazard offers its clients.
