Talk B17 x Forbes: The Future of Luxembourg’s financial center with Marie-Jeanne Chèvremont-Lorenzini
Independent Director
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“The Future of Luxembourg’s Financial Center with Marie-Jeanne Chèvremont-Lorenzini”
In the context of exponential technological changes and complex financial regulations, Luxembourg’s financial center is facing unprecedented challenges. B17 Luxembourg, in partnership with Forbes Luxembourg, invites you to an exclusive conversation with Marie-Jeanne Chèvremont-Lorenzini, an iconic figure in Luxembourg’s financial sector. As global finance evolves rapidly, Luxembourg must not only innovate to remain competitive internationally but also enhance its attractiveness as a financial hub.
During this fireside chat with Pierre-Yves Lanneau Saint Léger, Marie-Jeanne Chèvremont-Lorenzini will discuss the challenges posed by digitalization, regulations, and the integration of ESG criteria, while addressing the strategies needed to attract top talent and businesses. She will highlight the importance of continuous innovation and calculated risk-taking to secure the future of the financial center, while optimizing the local framework to maintain the country’s appeal.
This conversation will be followed by an interactive session with the audience, offering a unique opportunity to engage with a visionary leader who has shaped the history of Luxembourg’s financial center.
PROGRAMME
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Welcome & Welcome Drink
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Conference
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Networking & Complimentary Drink
The speakers
Marie-Jeanne Chevremont-Lorenzini
Independent DirectorIndependent director and key figure in Luxembourg’s financial sector, Marie-Jeanne Chèvremont-Lorenzini was one of the principal architects of PwC Luxembourg’s growth. She began her career at Coopers & Lybrand Luxembourg (now PwC) at a time when the company had only four employees. In 1987, she became Managing Partner, and under her leadership, PwC became the leading firm among the “Big 4” in Luxembourg, growing from 16 people to over 1,400 employees by the time she left in 2007. She played a significant role in expanding audit and investment management services, positioning Luxembourg as a leading international financial center.
Beyond her national responsibilities, Marie-Jeanne played a major role at the European and global levels, coordinating investment management services for PwC across Europe and holding a leadership position in PwC’s global financial services team. After leaving PwC, she took on independent director roles at several leading institutions, including Clearstream Bank Luxembourg, Pictet & Cie, and Schroder SICAVs, while advising leaders on governance matters.
In addition to her involvement in the private sector, she holds pro bono positions, including as a board member of Stëftung Hëllef Doheem and honorary chair of Women in Business Asbl. Today, she continues to contribute to the development of Luxembourg’s financial sector as chair of the audit committee at Clearstream Bank Luxembourg.
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