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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
stephane.pesch@lpea.lu | +352 28 68 19 – 602
Stephane is one of the two Luxembourgers in the team. After his role as the Director of Strategy, he became the CEO of the LPEA in September 2020. He has 15 years of experience in the investment funds industry, great entrepreneurial spirit and a deep local network. Stephane is in charge of different LPEA Technical Committees and Clubs (Legal, Tax, Operations, VC and others), public advocacy, governance and the LPEA Academy. He loves education and not only is he a professor and mentor for many young talents in town, but also he has an irresistible desire to improve his own knowledge and skills.
Chief Operating Officer
& CSR Manager
luis.galveias@lpea.lu | +352 28 68 19 – 603
Luís oversees the different initiatives of the LPEA with the objective of supporting members in their private equity and venture capital endeavours, a job he enjoys doing since he joined the association in 2014. As COO he also likes to spend time with members, listen to them and craft new initiatives with the goal of pushing Luxembourg’s financial ecosystem forward. Luís has previously worked in marketing and management functions in Brussels and Lisbon following his academic background in Economics and Marketing. Privately, he enjoys sailing and spending time by the sea.
Executive Office, Operations, HR & Governance Officer
kheira.mahmoudi@lpea.lu | +352 28 68 19 – 602
Kheira has been at LPEA from the very beginning. She knows everything about our association’s work and is the key for it to function properly. She takes care of all the enormous documentation of the company and everyone in it. Kheira keeps track and care of our membership applications and invoices, our accounting, agendas and much more. Kheira loves classical music and enjoys order, peace and silence.
HEAD OF Business development and project management
evi.gkini@lpea.lu | +352 28 68 19 – 604
Evi has 8 years of experience in B2B companies as business development, project and event manager. She joined LPEA in April 2020 while doing her Master in Entrepreneurship & Innovation in the University of Luxembourg and became a valuable part of the team.
As Head of BD of & Project Management, she is responsible for all BD related activities, the LPEA Academy, Clubs & TCs while she is leading initiatives that focus on talents’ attraction. She loves traveling and she believes that people are the greatest asset in every organization and the biggest investment in life.
Head of Events & Communications
johann.herz@lpea.lu | +352 28 68 19 – 605
Johann has a background in communication in both the public and private sectors. He was previously Head of Production in a communication agency and often collaborated with the LPEA on event organisation and publishing projects. He joined the LPEA team in September 2021 to amplify the association and its members’ message. Outside work you’ll often find him rambling on about stand-up comedy, music, cooking and F1. Johann is the second Luxembourger of the team.
Legal & Regulatory Coordinator
emilie.moray@lpea.lu | +352 28 68 19 – 606
Emilie joined the team in September 2024 as the Legal & Regulatory Coordinator. She holds a degree in International Management from HEC-Liège and has experience in insurance (AXA Belgium), risk management (Waystone), and anti-money laundering (ALFI). Most recently, she worked in the development of regulatory reporting software.
At LPEA, Emilie focuses on regulatory developments and leverages her diverse expertise to support our members in navigating these evolving challenges.
Events & Communications officer
natalia.vieira@lpea.lu | +352 28 68 19 – 607
Natália Vieira is a communications and marketing professional with a Master’s in Communication and a Bachelor’s in Journalism. With over a decade of experience, she has delivered successful strategies, managed digital campaigns, and built strong stakeholder relationships in international settings. Fluent in English and Portuguese, with a good command of French, Natália excels in content creation, social media management, and event coordination, bringing adaptability, strategic thinking, and a collaborative approach to every project.
Junior Marketing Officer
francesco.simonetta@lpea.lu | +352 28 68 19 – 608
Francesco joined in January 2025 as Junior Marketing Officer and is diving headfirst into the exciting world of Private Equity. With a Bachelor’s in Economics and Management from the University of Strasbourg and a Master’s in Foreign Languages applied to International Trade and Strategy from the IAE Management School of Nancy, he brings curiosity, enthusiasm, and a knack for tackling new challenges. Proficient in Luxembourgish, French, English, German, and Italian, he thrives in multicultural settings and loves connecting with people from all walks of life. Always eager to learn and explore fresh ideas, Francesco is ready to make an impact and grow alongside the team at LPEA.
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