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Our Board of Directors
Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE)
Find out more about the members of our Board of Directors, who are elected at the annual general meeting of LuxSE’s shareholders.
President
Alain Kinsch
(independent director)
Alain Kinsch is the President of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), a member of its Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, and the President of its Remuneration and Nomination Committee, as well as its Strategic Committee.
Mr Kinsch serves on the board of several companies as non-executive director. He is the Vice-President of the Luxembourg State Council, the Consul General of the Republic of the Philippines to Luxembourg and the Vice-President of SOS Children’s Villages in Luxembourg.
Mr Kinsch has a career spanning 25 years, which started at Arthur Andersen. In 2002, Mr Kinsch joined EY Luxembourg before becoming a Partner in 2004. A specialist in Private Equity, Mr Kinsch founded and led the EY Private Equity practice. He also led the Private Equity fund practice for EY in EMEIA.
Before becoming President of LuxSE, Mr Kinsch was the Country Managing Partner of EY Luxembourg and a member of several EY European regional leadership teams and committees.
Mr Kinsch holds an M.B.A. from INSEAD, Fontainebleau and post-graduate and graduate degrees from the University of Paris-Dauphine.
Mr Kinsch serves on the board of several companies as non-executive director. He is the Vice-President of the Luxembourg State Council, the Consul General of the Republic of the Philippines to Luxembourg and the Vice-President of SOS Children’s Villages in Luxembourg.
Mr Kinsch has a career spanning 25 years, which started at Arthur Andersen. In 2002, Mr Kinsch joined EY Luxembourg before becoming a Partner in 2004. A specialist in Private Equity, Mr Kinsch founded and led the EY Private Equity practice. He also led the Private Equity fund practice for EY in EMEIA.
Before becoming President of LuxSE, Mr Kinsch was the Country Managing Partner of EY Luxembourg and a member of several EY European regional leadership teams and committees.
Mr Kinsch holds an M.B.A. from INSEAD, Fontainebleau and post-graduate and graduate degrees from the University of Paris-Dauphine.
Alain Kinsch
(independent director)
<span>Alain Kinsch is the President of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), a member of its Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, and the President of its Remuneration and Nomination Committee, as well as its Strategic Committee.</span><span><br />
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<span>Mr Kinsch serves on the board of </span> several companies as non-executive director. He is the Vice-President of the Luxembourg State Council, the Consul General of the Republic of the Philippines to Luxembourg and the Vice-President of SOS Children’s Villages in Luxembourg.<br />
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Mr Kinsch has a career spanning 25 years, which started at Arthur Andersen. In 2002, Mr Kinsch joined EY Luxembourg before becoming a Partner in 2004. A specialist in Private Equity, Mr Kinsch founded and led the EY Private Equity practice. He also led the Private Equity fund practice for EY in EMEIA. <br />
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Before becoming President of LuxSE, Mr Kinsch was the Country Managing Partner of EY Luxembourg and a member of several EY European regional leadership teams and committees. <br />
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Mr Kinsch holds an M.B.A. from INSEAD, Fontainebleau and post-graduate and graduate degrees from the University of Paris-Dauphine.
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<span>Mr Kinsch serves on the board of </span> several companies as non-executive director. He is the Vice-President of the Luxembourg State Council, the Consul General of the Republic of the Philippines to Luxembourg and the Vice-President of SOS Children’s Villages in Luxembourg.<br />
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Mr Kinsch has a career spanning 25 years, which started at Arthur Andersen. In 2002, Mr Kinsch joined EY Luxembourg before becoming a Partner in 2004. A specialist in Private Equity, Mr Kinsch founded and led the EY Private Equity practice. He also led the Private Equity fund practice for EY in EMEIA. <br />
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Before becoming President of LuxSE, Mr Kinsch was the Country Managing Partner of EY Luxembourg and a member of several EY European regional leadership teams and committees. <br />
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Mr Kinsch holds an M.B.A. from INSEAD, Fontainebleau and post-graduate and graduate degrees from the University of Paris-Dauphine.
Vice-President
Françoise Thoma
Françoise Thoma is the Vice-President of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), a member of its Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, its Remuneration and Nomination Committee, as well as its Strategic Committee.
Ms Thoma is CEO and President of the Executive Committee of Spuerkeess.
A lawyer with qualifications from Université de Paris II and Harvard Law School, Ms Thoma worked as a Référendaire at the European Court of Justice before joining Spuerkeess in 1999 where, since then, she held the roles of Secretary General and Head of Secretary General Department as well as Executive Vice President and Member of the Executive Committee before becoming CEO and President of the bank in 2016.
Françoise Thoma
<p>Françoise Thoma is the Vice-President of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), a member of its Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, its Remuneration and Nomination Committee, as well as its Strategic Committee.</p>
<p>Ms Thoma is CEO and President of the Executive Committee of Spuerkeess.</p>
<div>A lawyer with qualifications from Université de Paris II and Harvard Law School, Ms Thoma worked as a Référendaire at the European Court of Justice before joining Spuerkeess in 1999 where, since then, she held the roles of Secretary General and Head of Secretary General Department as well as Executive Vice President and Member of the Executive Committee before becoming CEO and President of the bank in 2016.</div>
<p>Ms Thoma is CEO and President of the Executive Committee of Spuerkeess.</p>
<div>A lawyer with qualifications from Université de Paris II and Harvard Law School, Ms Thoma worked as a Référendaire at the European Court of Justice before joining Spuerkeess in 1999 where, since then, she held the roles of Secretary General and Head of Secretary General Department as well as Executive Vice President and Member of the Executive Committee before becoming CEO and President of the bank in 2016.</div>
Members
Pierre Ahlborn
Pierre Ahlborn is a member the Board of Directors of Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), a member of its Remuneration and Nomination Committee, as well as its Strategic Committee.
Mr Ahlborn is the Managing Director of Banque de Luxembourg. Having joined Banque de Luxembourg in 1988, Mr Ahlborn became a member of the bank’s Executive Committee in 1998.
In addition to his role as Managing Director, Mr Ahlborn is a member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer of the Red Cross, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Philharmonie and a director of various organisations that also include the Luxembourg Banker's Association (ABBL), Fondation Idea and André Losch Fondation.
An economist with decades of experience in Luxembourg’s financial centre, Mr Ahlborn holds a master's degree in geography, and was named one of Paperjam's Top 100 most influential economic decision-makers in 2014.
Mr Ahlborn is the Managing Director of Banque de Luxembourg. Having joined Banque de Luxembourg in 1988, Mr Ahlborn became a member of the bank’s Executive Committee in 1998.
In addition to his role as Managing Director, Mr Ahlborn is a member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer of the Red Cross, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Philharmonie and a director of various organisations that also include the Luxembourg Banker's Association (ABBL), Fondation Idea and André Losch Fondation.
An economist with decades of experience in Luxembourg’s financial centre, Mr Ahlborn holds a master's degree in geography, and was named one of Paperjam's Top 100 most influential economic decision-makers in 2014.
Pierre Ahlborn
<span>Pierre Ahlborn is a member the Board of Directors of Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), a member of its Remuneration and Nomination Committee, as well as its Strategic Committee.</span><br />
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<span>Mr Ahlborn is the Managing Director of Banque de Luxembourg. </span><span>Having joined Banque de Luxembourg in 1988, Mr Ahlborn became a member of the bank’s Executive Committee in 1998.<br />
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In addition to his role as Managing Director, Mr Ahlborn is a member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer of the Red Cross, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Philharmonie and a director of various organisations that also include the Luxembourg Banker's Association (ABBL), Fondation Idea and André Losch Fondation. <br />
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An economist with decades of experience in Luxembourg’s financial centre, Mr Ahlborn holds a master's degree in geography, and was named one of Paperjam's Top 100 most influential economic decision-makers in 2014.
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<span>Mr Ahlborn is the Managing Director of Banque de Luxembourg. </span><span>Having joined Banque de Luxembourg in 1988, Mr Ahlborn became a member of the bank’s Executive Committee in 1998.<br />
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In addition to his role as Managing Director, Mr Ahlborn is a member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer of the Red Cross, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Philharmonie and a director of various organisations that also include the Luxembourg Banker's Association (ABBL), Fondation Idea and André Losch Fondation. <br />
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An economist with decades of experience in Luxembourg’s financial centre, Mr Ahlborn holds a master's degree in geography, and was named one of Paperjam's Top 100 most influential economic decision-makers in 2014.
Philippe Bourgues
Philippe Bourgues is a member of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and Managing Director for CACEIS Bank, Luxembourg Branch and a member of the CACEIS Executive Committee.
Mr Bourgues began his career as a consultant with Marine Consulting in 1995. He joined Banque CPR as Front Office and Risks Project Manager in 1998, where he stayed until 2014, occupying roles such as Manager of IT Development and Project Ownership for CPR Asset Management, Operations Manager and member of CPR Asset Management’s Executive Committee.
In 2014, he was appointed Deputy CEO of CACEIS Bank France and CACEIS Fund Administration before being elected to the role of Managing Director in 2017.
Mr Bourgues holds a degree from the engineering school ISEP (Avionics and Large Projects option).
Mr Bourgues began his career as a consultant with Marine Consulting in 1995. He joined Banque CPR as Front Office and Risks Project Manager in 1998, where he stayed until 2014, occupying roles such as Manager of IT Development and Project Ownership for CPR Asset Management, Operations Manager and member of CPR Asset Management’s Executive Committee.
In 2014, he was appointed Deputy CEO of CACEIS Bank France and CACEIS Fund Administration before being elected to the role of Managing Director in 2017.
Mr Bourgues holds a degree from the engineering school ISEP (Avionics and Large Projects option).
Philippe Bourgues
Philippe Bourgues is a member of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and Managing Director for CACEIS Bank, Luxembourg Branch and a member of the CACEIS Executive Committee. <br /><br /> Mr Bourgues began his career as a consultant with Marine Consulting in 1995. He joined Banque CPR as Front Office and Risks Project Manager in 1998, where he stayed until 2014, occupying roles such as Manager of IT Development and Project Ownership for CPR Asset Management, Operations Manager and member of CPR Asset Management’s Executive Committee. <br /><br />In 2014, he was appointed Deputy CEO of CACEIS Bank France and CACEIS Fund Administration before being elected to the role of Managing Director in 2017. <br /><br />Mr Bourgues holds a degree from the engineering school ISEP (Avionics and Large Projects option).
Michael Burch
Michael Burch is a member of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and since July 2022, Mr Burch acts as CEO and Country Manager of ING Luxembourg, being part of ING Group NL.
Mr Burch is in charge of personal and private banking, as well as wholesale banking. This includes international wealth management and investments, as well as the offering for large corporates, institutional, and investment fund clients in the areas of lending, hedging solutions, payment and cash management, and fund services (depositary and custody).
Mr Burch started his career at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), working in financial services across Europe and the US. In 2013, he joined BHF Kleinwort Benson Group as COO in London. Post Brexit, he worked for BlackRock Switzerland as COO, and in 2019, moved to Hungary as Country Manager for BlackRock.
Mr Burch has extensive experience in strategy, M&A, and transformation projects and is an expert in asset management, private banking & wealth management, as well as institutional clients.
Mr Burch is in charge of personal and private banking, as well as wholesale banking. This includes international wealth management and investments, as well as the offering for large corporates, institutional, and investment fund clients in the areas of lending, hedging solutions, payment and cash management, and fund services (depositary and custody).
Mr Burch started his career at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), working in financial services across Europe and the US. In 2013, he joined BHF Kleinwort Benson Group as COO in London. Post Brexit, he worked for BlackRock Switzerland as COO, and in 2019, moved to Hungary as Country Manager for BlackRock.
Mr Burch has extensive experience in strategy, M&A, and transformation projects and is an expert in asset management, private banking & wealth management, as well as institutional clients.
Michael Burch
<span>Michael Burch is a member of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and since July 2022, Mr Burch acts as CEO and Country Manager of ING Luxembourg, being part of ING Group NL. <br /><br />Mr Burch is in charge of personal and private banking, as well as wholesale banking. This includes international wealth management and investments, as well as the offering for large corporates, institutional, and investment fund clients in the areas of lending, hedging solutions, payment and cash management, and fund services (depositary and custody). </span><span><br />
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<span>Mr Burch started his career at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), working in financial services across Europe and the US. In 2013, he joined BHF Kleinwort Benson Group as COO in London. Post Brexit, he worked for BlackRock Switzerland as COO, and in 2019, moved to Hungary as Country Manager for BlackRock. <br /><br />Mr Burch has extensive experience in strategy, M&A, and transformation projects and is an expert in asset management, private banking & wealth management, as well as institutional clients. </span><br />
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<span>Mr Burch started his career at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), working in financial services across Europe and the US. In 2013, he joined BHF Kleinwort Benson Group as COO in London. Post Brexit, he worked for BlackRock Switzerland as COO, and in 2019, moved to Hungary as Country Manager for BlackRock. <br /><br />Mr Burch has extensive experience in strategy, M&A, and transformation projects and is an expert in asset management, private banking & wealth management, as well as institutional clients. </span><br />
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Olivier Carcy
Olivier Carcy is a member of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and Managing Director and CEO of CA Indosuez Wealth (Europe) and Senior Country Officer of the Crédit Agricole Group in Luxembourg.
Mr Carcy began his career in 1995 in Paris in asset management with BNP Paribas, Euronext, and Rothschild before joining Crédit Agricole Indosuez's structured finance activities in Paris, Singapore, and Jakarta.
He joined Indosuez Switzerland in 2000, where he created and developed the Private Equity fund platform. In 2012, he became the Global Head of the Private Markets line for the Indosuez Group.
He was appointed Managing Director of CA Indosuez Wealth (Asset Management) in 2016 and became the Global Head of the Asset Management business line of Indosuez in 2019.
Mr Carcy began his career in 1995 in Paris in asset management with BNP Paribas, Euronext, and Rothschild before joining Crédit Agricole Indosuez's structured finance activities in Paris, Singapore, and Jakarta.
He joined Indosuez Switzerland in 2000, where he created and developed the Private Equity fund platform. In 2012, he became the Global Head of the Private Markets line for the Indosuez Group.
He was appointed Managing Director of CA Indosuez Wealth (Asset Management) in 2016 and became the Global Head of the Asset Management business line of Indosuez in 2019.
Olivier Carcy
Olivier Carcy is a member of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and Managing Director and CEO of CA Indosuez Wealth (Europe) and Senior Country Officer of the Crédit Agricole Group in Luxembourg. <br /><br /> Mr Carcy began his career in 1995 in Paris in asset management with BNP Paribas, Euronext, and Rothschild before joining Crédit Agricole Indosuez's structured finance activities in Paris, Singapore, and Jakarta. <br /><br /> He joined Indosuez Switzerland in 2000, where he created and developed the Private Equity fund platform. In 2012, he became the Global Head of the Private Markets line for the Indosuez Group. <br /><br /> He was appointed Managing Director of CA Indosuez Wealth (Asset Management) in 2016 and became the Global Head of the Asset Management business line of Indosuez in 2019.
Jeffrey Dentzer
Jeffrey Dentzer is a member of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), a member of its Remuneration and Nomination Committee, as well as its Strategic Committee.
Prior to taking on his current position of CEO of Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL), Mr Dentzer occupied different senior management positions within BIL, including Deputy CEO, Chief of Luxembourg Market and Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB), Head of Corporate and Institutional Banking, Head of Large Corporates and Structured Finance and Head of Institutional Banking.
He started his career at Dexia-BIL and moved on to Spuerkeess before coming back to BIL.
Mr Dentzer holds a degree in Economics and Business Management from the University Louis Pasteur in Strasbourg, France. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from the Surrey European Management School, England.
Prior to taking on his current position of CEO of Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL), Mr Dentzer occupied different senior management positions within BIL, including Deputy CEO, Chief of Luxembourg Market and Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB), Head of Corporate and Institutional Banking, Head of Large Corporates and Structured Finance and Head of Institutional Banking.
He started his career at Dexia-BIL and moved on to Spuerkeess before coming back to BIL.
Mr Dentzer holds a degree in Economics and Business Management from the University Louis Pasteur in Strasbourg, France. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from the Surrey European Management School, England.
Jeffrey Dentzer
<span>Jeffrey Dentzer is a member of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), a member of its Remuneration and Nomination Committee, as well as its Strategic Committee.</span><br />
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</span><span>Prior to taking on his current position of CEO of Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL), </span>Mr Dentzer occupied different senior management positions within BIL, including Deputy CEO, Chief of Luxembourg Market and Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB), Head of Corporate and Institutional Banking, Head of Large Corporates and Structured Finance and Head of Institutional Banking. <br />
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He started his career at Dexia-BIL and moved on to Spuerkeess before coming back to BIL. <br />
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Mr Dentzer holds a degree in Economics and Business Management from the University Louis Pasteur in Strasbourg, France. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from the Surrey European Management School, England.
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</span><span>Prior to taking on his current position of CEO of Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL), </span>Mr Dentzer occupied different senior management positions within BIL, including Deputy CEO, Chief of Luxembourg Market and Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB), Head of Corporate and Institutional Banking, Head of Large Corporates and Structured Finance and Head of Institutional Banking. <br />
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He started his career at Dexia-BIL and moved on to Spuerkeess before coming back to BIL. <br />
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Mr Dentzer holds a degree in Economics and Business Management from the University Louis Pasteur in Strasbourg, France. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from the Surrey European Management School, England.
Rafik Fischer
Rafik Fischer is a member of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and retired Deputy CEO and Vice-Chairman of the Management Board of Quintet Luxembourg.
Throughout his career, Mr Fischer has also held positions such as Director and Past-Chairman of the Board of the European Fund Administration (EFA), Chairman of the Board of the Quintet Luxembourg-based fund range and Director of a number of reputed Luxembourg-domiciled investment funds.
From 1997 until 2017, Mr Fischer was a board member of the Luxembourg Investment Fund Association (ALFI) and ALFI President from 1998 until 2001. In addition to this, Mr Fischer was also the Director of the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) from 1998 to 2011.
LL.M. holder and graduate of the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, Mr Fischer is also an inaugural member of the Alumni hall of fame, as well as former Visiting Professor at HEC and the Law faculty of the Université de Liège for the Investment Fund Industry chair.
Throughout his career, Mr Fischer has also held positions such as Director and Past-Chairman of the Board of the European Fund Administration (EFA), Chairman of the Board of the Quintet Luxembourg-based fund range and Director of a number of reputed Luxembourg-domiciled investment funds.
From 1997 until 2017, Mr Fischer was a board member of the Luxembourg Investment Fund Association (ALFI) and ALFI President from 1998 until 2001. In addition to this, Mr Fischer was also the Director of the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) from 1998 to 2011.
LL.M. holder and graduate of the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, Mr Fischer is also an inaugural member of the Alumni hall of fame, as well as former Visiting Professor at HEC and the Law faculty of the Université de Liège for the Investment Fund Industry chair.
Rafik Fischer
Rafik Fischer is a member of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and retired Deputy CEO and Vice-Chairman of the Management Board of Quintet Luxembourg. <br /><br /> Throughout his career, Mr Fischer has also held positions such as Director and Past-Chairman of the Board of the European Fund Administration (EFA), Chairman of the Board of the Quintet Luxembourg-based fund range and Director of a number of reputed Luxembourg-domiciled investment funds. <br /><br /> From 1997 until 2017, Mr Fischer was a board member of the Luxembourg Investment Fund Association (ALFI) and ALFI President from 1998 until 2001. In addition to this, Mr Fischer was also the Director of the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) from 1998 to 2011. <br /><br /> LL.M. holder and graduate of the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, Mr Fischer is also an inaugural member of the Alumni hall of fame, as well as former Visiting Professor at HEC and the Law faculty of the Université de Liège for the Investment Fund Industry chair.
Bob Kieffer
Bob Kieffer is a member of of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), a member of its Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, its Remunerations and Nomination Committee as well as its Strategic Committee.
Mr Kieffer is the Director of Treasury and Secretary General at the Luxembourg Ministry of Finance.
Since 2024, Mr Kieffer also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of BGL BNP Paribas, where he started his career in finance back in 2006.
Mr Kieffer holds a Doctorate in Public Law from the University of Strasbourg and a Senior Executive Fellows Certificate from the Harvard Kennedy School.
He is an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Luxembourg as well as an author of a number of academic publications in the field of international, banking and tax law, as well as literary short stories.
Mr Kieffer is the Director of Treasury and Secretary General at the Luxembourg Ministry of Finance.
Since 2024, Mr Kieffer also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of BGL BNP Paribas, where he started his career in finance back in 2006.
Mr Kieffer holds a Doctorate in Public Law from the University of Strasbourg and a Senior Executive Fellows Certificate from the Harvard Kennedy School.
He is an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Luxembourg as well as an author of a number of academic publications in the field of international, banking and tax law, as well as literary short stories.
Bob Kieffer
<span>Bob Kieffer is a member of of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), a member of its Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, its Remunerations and Nomination Committee as well as its Strategic Committee.</span><span><br />
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<span>Mr Kieffer is the Director of Treasury and Secretary General at the Luxembourg Ministry of Finance.<br />
</span>Since 2024, Mr Kieffer also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of BGL BNP Paribas, where he started his career in finance back in 2006. <br />
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Mr Kieffer holds a Doctorate in Public Law from the University of Strasbourg and a Senior Executive Fellows Certificate from the Harvard Kennedy School. <br />
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He is an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Luxembourg as well as an author of a number of academic publications in the field of international, banking and tax law, as well as literary short stories.
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<span>Mr Kieffer is the Director of Treasury and Secretary General at the Luxembourg Ministry of Finance.<br />
</span>Since 2024, Mr Kieffer also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of BGL BNP Paribas, where he started his career in finance back in 2006. <br />
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Mr Kieffer holds a Doctorate in Public Law from the University of Strasbourg and a Senior Executive Fellows Certificate from the Harvard Kennedy School. <br />
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He is an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Luxembourg as well as an author of a number of academic publications in the field of international, banking and tax law, as well as literary short stories.
Aloyse Kohll
Aly Kohll is a member of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and COO and Deputy CEO of Spuerkeess.
In his current role at Spuerkeess, Mr Kohll oversees IT, Innovation & Project Management, Loan & Credit Management, Payments & Facility and Securities & Market Operations.
With more than 30 years of experience in finance, Mr Kohll spent over 25 years in various leadership roles in global markets and institutional clients, also sitting on the boards of LaLux and Encevo, contributing to the broader financial ecosystem in Luxembourg.
Mr Kohll holds a master’s degree in economics and econometrics from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne.
In his current role at Spuerkeess, Mr Kohll oversees IT, Innovation & Project Management, Loan & Credit Management, Payments & Facility and Securities & Market Operations.
With more than 30 years of experience in finance, Mr Kohll spent over 25 years in various leadership roles in global markets and institutional clients, also sitting on the boards of LaLux and Encevo, contributing to the broader financial ecosystem in Luxembourg.
Mr Kohll holds a master’s degree in economics and econometrics from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne.
Aloyse Kohll
Aly Kohll is a member of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and COO and Deputy CEO of Spuerkeess. <br /><br /> In his current role at Spuerkeess, Mr Kohll oversees IT, Innovation & Project Management, Loan & Credit Management, Payments & Facility and Securities & Market Operations. <br /><br /> With more than 30 years of experience in finance, Mr Kohll spent over 25 years in various leadership roles in global markets and institutional clients, also sitting on the boards of LaLux and Encevo, contributing to the broader financial ecosystem in Luxembourg. <br /><br /> Mr Kohll holds a master’s degree in economics and econometrics from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne.
Marc Lauer
Marc Lauer is a member of of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and a member of its Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, and CEO of Foyer S.A.
In addition to being Chairman of the Board of Directors of Foyer Global Health S.A., Mr Lauer is also a director of Foyer S.A., Foyer Assurances S.A., Foyer Vie S.A., WEALINS S.A. and CapitalatWork Foyer Group S.A. and sits on the boards of Commissariat aux Assurances (CAA) and Association des Banques et Banquiers, Luxembourg (ABBL).
He is also a founding member of the Luxembourg Association of Actuaries (ILAC) and Hëllef um Terrain (HUT).
Mr Lauer holds a Master’s degree in Actuarial Sciences and a Master’s degree in Economics from the Université Libre de Bruxelles.
Since joining Foyer Group as its COO in 2004, Mr Lauer became a member of the Board of Directors of Foyer S.A. in 2013 before going on to become CEO the following year.
In addition to being Chairman of the Board of Directors of Foyer Global Health S.A., Mr Lauer is also a director of Foyer S.A., Foyer Assurances S.A., Foyer Vie S.A., WEALINS S.A. and CapitalatWork Foyer Group S.A. and sits on the boards of Commissariat aux Assurances (CAA) and Association des Banques et Banquiers, Luxembourg (ABBL).
He is also a founding member of the Luxembourg Association of Actuaries (ILAC) and Hëllef um Terrain (HUT).
Mr Lauer holds a Master’s degree in Actuarial Sciences and a Master’s degree in Economics from the Université Libre de Bruxelles.
Marc Lauer
<span>Marc Lauer is a member of of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and a member of its Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, and CEO of Foyer S.A.</span><span><br /></span><br />
<div>Since joining Foyer Group as its COO in 2004, Mr Lauer became a member of the Board of Directors of Foyer S.A. in 2013 before going on to become CEO the following year.</div>
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In addition to being Chairman of the Board of Directors of Foyer Global Health S.A., Mr Lauer is also a director of Foyer S.A., Foyer Assurances S.A., Foyer Vie S.A., WEALINS S.A. and CapitalatWork Foyer Group S.A. and sits on the boards of Commissariat aux Assurances (CAA) and Association des Banques et Banquiers, Luxembourg (ABBL).<br /> <br />
He is also a founding member of the Luxembourg Association of Actuaries (ILAC) and Hëllef um Terrain (HUT). <br />
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Mr Lauer holds a Master’s degree in Actuarial Sciences and a Master’s degree in Economics from the Université Libre de Bruxelles.
<div>Since joining Foyer Group as its COO in 2004, Mr Lauer became a member of the Board of Directors of Foyer S.A. in 2013 before going on to become CEO the following year.</div>
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In addition to being Chairman of the Board of Directors of Foyer Global Health S.A., Mr Lauer is also a director of Foyer S.A., Foyer Assurances S.A., Foyer Vie S.A., WEALINS S.A. and CapitalatWork Foyer Group S.A. and sits on the boards of Commissariat aux Assurances (CAA) and Association des Banques et Banquiers, Luxembourg (ABBL).<br /> <br />
He is also a founding member of the Luxembourg Association of Actuaries (ILAC) and Hëllef um Terrain (HUT). <br />
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Mr Lauer holds a Master’s degree in Actuarial Sciences and a Master’s degree in Economics from the Université Libre de Bruxelles.
Frédéric Surdon
Frédéric Surdon is a member of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and a member of its Strategic Committee as well as the Managing Director of Société Générale Luxembourg
Mr Surdon joined Societe Generale Group in 1995, where he worked in the Real Estate department until 2000 before joining the structured financing team. In 2004, he became Deputy Head for Continental Europe and US for the structured financing, then Head for the same perimeter in 2006.
From 2008 to 2013, he was COO of the Global Finance’s division (worldwide) when he was then appointed as Global Head of Export Finance. Since 2019, Mr Surdon is a member of Société Générale Luxembourg’s Board of Director and is also the Global Head of Asset Finance since 2023.
He holds a MBA from ESSEC and in Civil Engineering from ESTP.
Mr Surdon joined Societe Generale Group in 1995, where he worked in the Real Estate department until 2000 before joining the structured financing team. In 2004, he became Deputy Head for Continental Europe and US for the structured financing, then Head for the same perimeter in 2006.
From 2008 to 2013, he was COO of the Global Finance’s division (worldwide) when he was then appointed as Global Head of Export Finance. Since 2019, Mr Surdon is a member of Société Générale Luxembourg’s Board of Director and is also the Global Head of Asset Finance since 2023.
He holds a MBA from ESSEC and in Civil Engineering from ESTP.
Frédéric Surdon
<span>Frédéric Surdon is a member of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and a member of its Strategic Committee as well as the </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.16px;">Managing Director of Société Générale Luxembourg</span><span><br /></span><br />
<span>Mr Surdon</span> joined Societe Generale Group in 1995, where he worked in the Real Estate department until 2000 before joining the structured financing team. In 2004, he became Deputy Head for Continental Europe and US for the structured financing, then Head for the same perimeter in 2006. <br />
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From 2008 to 2013, he was COO of the Global Finance’s division (worldwide) when he was then appointed as Global Head of Export Finance. Since 2019, Mr Surdon is a member of Société Générale Luxembourg’s Board of Director and is also the Global Head of Asset Finance since 2023. <br />
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He holds a MBA from ESSEC and in Civil Engineering from ESTP.
<span>Mr Surdon</span> joined Societe Generale Group in 1995, where he worked in the Real Estate department until 2000 before joining the structured financing team. In 2004, he became Deputy Head for Continental Europe and US for the structured financing, then Head for the same perimeter in 2006. <br />
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From 2008 to 2013, he was COO of the Global Finance’s division (worldwide) when he was then appointed as Global Head of Export Finance. Since 2019, Mr Surdon is a member of Société Générale Luxembourg’s Board of Director and is also the Global Head of Asset Finance since 2023. <br />
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He holds a MBA from ESSEC and in Civil Engineering from ESTP.
Carlo Thelen
(independent director)
Carlo Thelen is a member of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and the President of its Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee.
Mr Thelen is Director General of Luxembourg’s Chamber of Commerce which he joined in 1996 as an Economic Advisor before going on to join the Executive Committee in 2003. The following year, Mr Thelen became the Director of International Affairs before being nominated for the role of Director General in 2014. Until 2019, he was also the Chief Economist of the Chamber of Commerce.
Mr Thelen represents the Chamber of Commerce in different working groups and councils in Luxembourg institutions and holds a master's degree in Economics from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium.
In addition to his economic expertise, Carlo Thelen has extensive experience in commercial and economic advocacy as he regularly participates in economic missions abroad where he promotes the Luxembourg economy and businesses.
Carlo Thelen
(independent director)
<p>Carlo Thelen is a member of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and the President of its Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee.</p>
<p>Mr Thelen is Director General of Luxembourg’s Chamber of Commerce which he joined in 1996 as an Economic Advisor before going on to join the Executive Committee in 2003. The following year, Mr Thelen became the Director of International Affairs before being nominated for the role of Director General in 2014. Until 2019, he was also the Chief Economist of the Chamber of Commerce. <br />
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Mr Thelen represents the Chamber of Commerce in different working groups and councils in Luxembourg institutions and holds a master's degree in Economics from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium. <br />
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In addition to his economic expertise, Carlo Thelen has extensive experience in commercial and economic advocacy as he regularly participates in economic missions abroad where he promotes the Luxembourg economy and businesses.</p>
<p>Mr Thelen is Director General of Luxembourg’s Chamber of Commerce which he joined in 1996 as an Economic Advisor before going on to join the Executive Committee in 2003. The following year, Mr Thelen became the Director of International Affairs before being nominated for the role of Director General in 2014. Until 2019, he was also the Chief Economist of the Chamber of Commerce. <br />
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Mr Thelen represents the Chamber of Commerce in different working groups and councils in Luxembourg institutions and holds a master's degree in Economics from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium. <br />
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In addition to his economic expertise, Carlo Thelen has extensive experience in commercial and economic advocacy as he regularly participates in economic missions abroad where he promotes the Luxembourg economy and businesses.</p>
Vincent Thurmes
Vincent Thurmes is a member of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), and a member of its Strategy Committee, Risk Committee and Remuneration and Nominations Committee. Mr Thurmes is also a Member of the Board of Directors of Banque Internationale à Luxembourg, S.A. (BIL).
Since 2014, Mr Thurmes works for the Luxembourg Ministry of Finance, where he currently is the director in charge of financial services policy and regulation and financial stability.
Mr Thurmes started his career at the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs before joining the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) in 2005, where he occupied a number of different positions over the years, including Deputy Head of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) Department.
Mr Thurmes holds a master’s degree in International Management from the Université Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg.
Since 2014, Mr Thurmes works for the Luxembourg Ministry of Finance, where he currently is the director in charge of financial services policy and regulation and financial stability.
Mr Thurmes started his career at the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs before joining the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) in 2005, where he occupied a number of different positions over the years, including Deputy Head of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) Department.
Mr Thurmes holds a master’s degree in International Management from the Université Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg.
Vincent Thurmes
Vincent Thurmes is a member of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), and a member of its Strategy Committee, Risk Committee and Remuneration and Nominations Committee. Mr Thurmes is also a Member of the Board of Directors of Banque Internationale à Luxembourg, S.A. (BIL).<br /><br />Since 2014, Mr Thurmes works for the Luxembourg Ministry of Finance, where he currently is the director in charge of financial services policy and regulation and financial stability.<br /><br />Mr Thurmes started his career at the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs before joining the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) in 2005, where he occupied a number of different positions over the years, including Deputy Head of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) Department. <br /><br />Mr Thurmes holds a master’s degree in International Management from the Université Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg.
Robert van Kerkhoff
Robert van Kerkhoff is a member of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), CEO of BNP Paribas' Luxembourg Branch and Managing Director for Luxembourg, Ireland & Channel Islands.
Mr van Kerkhoff started his career in Fortis Bank as Head of Risk Management for the Brokerage Custody and Clearing activity in the Netherlands, became COO of Fortis Bank in Spain and joined BNP Paribas as Head of Asset and Fund Services (AFS) in Spain.
In 2013, Mr van Kerkhoff became Deputy Head of AFS Operations, based in Paris, building and managing the global operational model of fund services worldwide before going on to be appointed as Head of the Netherlands and the Nordics at Securities Services in 2015.
Mr van Kerkhoff is also a board member of the Luxembourg Alternative Administrators Association (L3A) and holds a bachelor's degree in Business Economics and master's degree in Economics.
Mr van Kerkhoff started his career in Fortis Bank as Head of Risk Management for the Brokerage Custody and Clearing activity in the Netherlands, became COO of Fortis Bank in Spain and joined BNP Paribas as Head of Asset and Fund Services (AFS) in Spain.
In 2013, Mr van Kerkhoff became Deputy Head of AFS Operations, based in Paris, building and managing the global operational model of fund services worldwide before going on to be appointed as Head of the Netherlands and the Nordics at Securities Services in 2015.
Mr van Kerkhoff is also a board member of the Luxembourg Alternative Administrators Association (L3A) and holds a bachelor's degree in Business Economics and master's degree in Economics.
Robert van Kerkhoff
Robert van Kerkhoff is a member of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), CEO of BNP Paribas' Luxembourg Branch and Managing Director for Luxembourg, Ireland & Channel Islands. <br /><br /> Mr van Kerkhoff started his career in Fortis Bank as Head of Risk Management for the Brokerage Custody and Clearing activity in the Netherlands, became COO of Fortis Bank in Spain and joined BNP Paribas as Head of Asset and Fund Services (AFS) in Spain. <br /><br /> In 2013, Mr van Kerkhoff became Deputy Head of AFS Operations, based in Paris, building and managing the global operational model of fund services worldwide before going on to be appointed as Head of the Netherlands and the Nordics at Securities Services in 2015. <br /><br />Mr van Kerkhoff is also a board member of the Luxembourg Alternative Administrators Association (L3A) and holds a bachelor's degree in Business Economics and master's degree in Economics.
Observer
Jean-Marc Goy
Jean-Marc Goy is a member of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and Conducting Officer and Member of the Board of Capital International Management Company (CIMC).
Before joining CIMC, Mr Goy worked for the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) for some 20 years, where he was the Head of the International Affairs Department representing the CSSF within a number of international forums. Mr Goy is currently the Chairperson of the Board of the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) and a Member of the Investment Fund Managers Committee of the CSSF.
He lectures in regulation of the financial sector at the University of Luxembourg and is the Vice-President of the Board of the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER).
Mr Goy studied law at the University of Montpellier, where he earned a Master of Laws degree and a postgraduate degree in intellectual property law.
Before joining CIMC, Mr Goy worked for the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) for some 20 years, where he was the Head of the International Affairs Department representing the CSSF within a number of international forums. Mr Goy is currently the Chairperson of the Board of the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) and a Member of the Investment Fund Managers Committee of the CSSF.
He lectures in regulation of the financial sector at the University of Luxembourg and is the Vice-President of the Board of the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER).
Mr Goy studied law at the University of Montpellier, where he earned a Master of Laws degree and a postgraduate degree in intellectual property law.
Jean-Marc Goy
Jean-Marc Goy is a member of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and Conducting Officer and Member of the Board of Capital International Management Company (CIMC). <br /><br /> Before joining CIMC, Mr Goy worked for the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) for some 20 years, where he was the Head of the International Affairs Department representing the CSSF within a number of international forums. Mr Goy is currently the Chairperson of the Board of the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) and a Member of the Investment Fund Managers Committee of the CSSF. <br /><br /> He lectures in regulation of the financial sector at the University of Luxembourg and is the Vice-President of the Board of the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER). <br /><br /> Mr Goy studied law at the University of Montpellier, where he earned a Master of Laws degree and a postgraduate degree in intellectual property law.
Honorary Presidents
Frank Wagener
Frank Wagener is an Honorary President of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE)'s Board of Directors. Mr Wagener acted as President of the Board of Directors from 2011 to 2021.
Frank Wagener
Frank Wagener is an Honorary President of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE)'s Board of Directors. Mr Wagener acted as President of the Board of Directors from 2011 to 2021.<br />
Remy Kremer
Remy Kremer is an Honorary President of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE)'s Board of Directors. Mr Kremer acted as President of the Board of Directors from 1997 to 2000.
Remy Kremer
Remy Kremer is an Honorary President of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE)'s Board of Directors. Mr Kremer acted as President of the Board of Directors from 1997 to 2000.
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