Michael Lefferts

Michael Lefferts serves as a Managing Director at Lazard, specializing in biopharma M&A and holding the position of COO for Healthcare North America since August 2017. Prior roles at Lazard include Director, Vice President, and Associate within the Healthcare Group. Before joining Lazard, Michael was Vice President at KBL Merger Corp. IV, where leadership in business development for healthcare-focused acquisitions was key. A prior consultancy role at Monitor Deloitte involved advising life sciences clients on strategic issues. Michael's earlier experience includes working with Teach For America as a Literacy Specialist and Corps Member Advisor, along with a Fulbright Scholarship at the U.S. Department of State. Academic credentials include an MBA from Harvard Business School and degrees from the University of Chicago and Hunter College in International Studies and Special Education, respectively.