The LPEA is currently operating with 7 thematic Clubs, each of them being independent and organized in a specific working group.If you would like to join one of our Clubs please use the form available in this link.
The objectives of the “ESG” Club are:
Develop a report and guidance to general partners (GP’s) and limited partners (LP’s) actively investing with ESG strategies but also to PE/VC services providers who want to adopt and integrate ESG in their practices
The “ESG” Club leaders are:
Aurélien Roelens | Cube IM
Aissata Coulibaly | EY
Luis Galveias| LPEA coordinator
In March 2019, on the occasion of the International Women’s Day, the LPEA launched its PE4W initiative with the goal of supporting women to develop a career in Private Equity. This initiative was very well accepted by LPEA’s constituency and continues to strive with regular events, a Mentoring programme and dedicated trainings. PE4W is open for both men and women.
In view of granting further opportunities to women, the LPEA signed the pledge of Equilibre which implies that women must always be represented in public speaking initiatives of the LPEA: “No woman no panel”!
The “PE4W” Club leaders are:
Manon Aubry | RSM
Nicolas Gauzès| Linklaters
Michaela Viskupicova | LPEA coordinator
The Venture Capital Club of LPEA support the interests of the EU venture industry and the high-growth companies that it backs.
VC club ensuring high level of venture capital members and secure the high level of satisfaction. Providing support to them and also promoting their interests into the community. Organise relevant events, like seminars, webinars and related to the sector interviews.
Furthermore it develops synergies with other similar clubs in order to create efficient partnerships.
The “Venture Capital” Club leaders are:
Alexander Tkachenko | 2be
Ken Pentimonti | Paladin
John Holloway | LPEA Advisor
Stephane Pesch | LPEA coordinator
The large buyout club is more related to PE firms.
It offers the opportunity of networking and exchange of experiences and also it represents and defends the LPEA members‘ interests and position. This club also helps to promote and develop further the attractiveness of Luxembourg and attract new PE firms .
Furthermore there are opportunities to develop synergies with other similar firms to the community and foster partnerships with local and international actors.
GP Exclusive
The “Large Buyout” Club leaders are:
Sara Huda | The Carlyle Group
Joshua Stone | EQT
Stephane Pesch | LPEA coordinator
Among several different groups within the association, LPEA emphasizes the significance of Single Family Offices (SFO) presence in Luxembourg. LPEA aims at bringing investors together for networking, thereby “matching talent and money”. As such, in November 2018, LPEA founded the “SFO Club” under the stewardship of Serge Saussoy, CEO of GBL Luxembourg, as a dedicated platform.
Starting with a Kick-Off dinner in November 2018 with Count Serge de Ganay and Norbert Becker as ”founding members”, the LPEA Club for SFOs has since held many events for SFO members, typically seated lunches. During these exclusive lunches, the SFO members not only have the opportunity to meet each other, but also to get acquainted with professionals from Luxembourg and abroad, who influence PE/VC market.
Family Offices Exclusive
The “SFO” Club leaders are:
Serge Saussoy | GBLV
Rajaa Mekouar | Converginvest Management SA
Natalia Koltunovskaya | LPEA coordinator
The objectives of the “Wealth Management” Club are:
To represent and define member’s interests, propose specific and relevant content and also to offer communication and additional networking possibilities.
To create new partnerships in to the community that can affect both sides in an efficient way
To attract new members that are interested in this sector and exchange knowledge and information with the existing members.
The “Wealth Management” Club leaders are:
Mathieu Perfetti | CA Indosuez Wealth (Asset Management)
Gorka Gonzalez | Quintet Private Bank (Europe) S.A
Stephane Pesch | LPEA coordinator
HR Club focuses on attracting talents to Luxembourg, to private equity and venture capital industries and developing additional educational projects (LPEA Academy) necessary for their skills’ development. As a part of the initiative, candidates can submit their information through the official LPEA website (Career section), which will be shared with association members’ HR teams. On the other side, members can share their PE and VC vacancies for those interested to join the sector.
The “HR” Club leaders are:
Lindie Fourie | Sanne Group
Natalia Koltunovskaya | LPEA coordinator
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