Kamal Padia

Kamal Padia is an accomplished finance professional with extensive expertise in accounting policy. Currently serving as the Head of Accounting Policy & Finance Director at Lazard since November 2021, Kamal has a robust background with over 13 years at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where roles included Accounting Policy Advisor across various sectors such as Rates Derivatives, Commodities, Fixed Income Financing, Investment Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Treasury & Security Services. Prior experience includes a managerial position in Audit Services at PwC, focusing on Financial Services, Banking & Capital Markets, and Insurance. Kamal holds a Postgraduate Degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.