Ali Syed

Ali Syed is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in investment banking and financial management. Currently serving as a Managing Director and Head of Sovereign Wealth Fund and Pension Fund Coverage at Lazard, Ali has previously held the role of Managing Director at Citi, where responsibilities included overseeing SWF and Pension Fund Coverage as well as Strategic Advisory. Ali's career also includes significant positions at Samba Financial Group as a Principal in Direct Investments and Private Equity, and at Vestry Capital Management as an Investment Analyst focused on communications, media, entertainment, and technology. Earlier in the career, Ali gained foundational experience as an Investment Banking Analyst and Associate in Citi's Global Healthcare Group.