George Bilicic

I have differentiated experience and expertise in the financial, investment, legal, governance and operational realms. Over my career, I have shown an ability to build successful businesses and lead with authenticity, as well as transition across such areas. I have also been committed to not-for-profit and similar roles. Illustrative reference points include the following—

— Initiated, developed and now sustain and grow Lazard presence in power, energy and infrastructure as the Global Head and a Vice Chairman, with leading revenue contributions and a leading presence in the industry

— Contribute elsewhere at Lazard as member of Global Executive Committee and former Head of Midwest Advisory. As Head of Midwest Advisory, developed the business to profitability and initiated various coverage efforts, recruited and developed talent, and otherwise increased market presence in the Midwest

— In President position at Sempra Energy, served in a leadership role with responsibility for LNG business, strategy, business development, legal, compliance, interactions with the Board of Directors and other matters. As part of Sempra role also served as a Director at two public companies, Oncor and IEnova

— Completed fundraising launch, and team development, for KKR in three months and led infrastructure investment efforts

— Transitioned successfully to an investment banking role as a productive member of the M & A team at Merrill Lynch following Cravath, and before being recruited to Lazard

— Became a partner following six years as an associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore

— Served in intellectual leadership position for the groundbreaking 1992 ISDA Master Agreement (and related User’s Guide), the transformational Lazard LCOE and LCOS studies and The Next American Economy Events with Brookings

— Current member of the Board of Directors of Polaris Industries where serve on the Audit, Technology and Nominating and Governance Committees

— Current member of the Board of Trustees at the Mayo Clinic where serve on the Finance & Investment, Development, Governance and Nominating, Business Development & Marketing Committees, and Chair the Investment Subcommittee

— Past or current roles in a Board of Directors or equivalent role at various organizations including HistoryMakers, Georgetown University Law Center, Museum of Science & Industry, American Ballet Theater, Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Cristo Rey National Network, Refugees International, Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club

— Past Co-Chair of the EEI Wall Street Advisory Group