About
us
The LHoFT —
Luxembourg
House of Financial
Technology
Who we are
The LHoFT Foundation is a public-private initiative driving innovation and digital transformation in Luxembourg’s financial services. As the nation’s central hub for Fintech, we bring together local and global communities to tackle challenges and seize opportunities, fostering collaboration and experimentation to develop next-generation financial technology solutions for a prosperous future in Luxembourg and beyond.
At the LHoFT Foundation, we connect finance and technology to drive bold innovation and redefine the future of financial services. Our diverse network—spanning financial institutions, tech leaders, investors, academics, and regulators—thrives on collaboration and shared ambition.
Our mission is clear: to transform challenges into opportunities and deliver measurable value for all stakeholders. We achieve this by fostering groundbreaking solutions, cultivating a dynamic Fintech ecosystem, and positioning Luxembourg as a global leader in financial innovation. Together, we shape a future where the financial industry is not just competitive but visionary.
What we do
1 ECOSYSTEM
Actively engage with the
Luxembourg FinTech ecosystem
and expand your global reach
through strategic partnerships
and collaborative initiatives.
Drive innovation and creativity
by fostering new ideas and
dynamic alliances.
Contribute to building
the economy of the future
by empowering new businesses
to establish, scale, and thrive
within a supportive ecosystem.
2 INNOVATION
Identify critical business challenges,
inefficiencies, and growth
opportunities across industries,
delivering tailored tech-driven
solutions to advance transformation.
Unite domestic and international
stakeholders to create powerful
synergies and achieve tangible,
high-impact results.
Accelerate the digital transformation
of Luxembourg’s financial services,
positioning it as a global leader
in innovation and technology.
3 KNOWLEDGE
Cultivate financial innovation
expertise through comprehensive
educational programs that combine
local knowledge with insights from
industry pioneers. Bridge critical
skill gaps and accelerate FinTech
adoption across the ecosystem
through collaborative learning.
Enable informed decision-making
by connecting with transformative
FinTech solutions. Navigate emerging
technologies and harness their
potential through hands-on
demonstrations, expert analysis,
and practical insights.
Showcase Luxembourg’s initiatives
on a global stage to boost awareness,
forge strategic business connections,
and attract new growth opportunities.
WHY LUXEMBOURG?

Luxembourg is a leading Eurozone financial center and the world’s second-largest hub for investment funds, offering unparalleled access to global markets and an ideal base for financial and fintech enterprises.
Strategically located at the heart of Europe, Luxembourg offers seamless connectivity to major financial hubs like Paris, London, Zürich, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Brussels, making it a gateway to European and global markets.
Luxembourg’s agile and collaborative ecosystem brings together decision-makers from public and private sectors to drive meaningful progress, fostering innovation, investment, and growth.
With a highly skilled, multilingual workforce fluent in French, German, and English, Luxembourg provides a unique cultural and professional advantage for global enterprises.
At the LHoFT, we are committed to nurturing excellence within our community. Our mentors, experts in marketing, leadership, sales, technology, and fundraising, offer their invaluable insights and hands-on experience to empower fintech firms throughout Luxembourg. Meet some of the exceptional professionals dedicated to driving innovation and growth for our members.
Our board members
LHoFT’s Board of Directors is made up of high-level executives and decision-makers from the financial services industry, the Luxembourg government and influential associations, ensuring strategic direction and balanced representation of key players.

Chairman
Gilles
ROTH
Minister of Finance Luxembourg

Vice Chairman
Philippe
SEYLL
CEO
Clearstream

Frédéric
BECKER
Luxembourg Minister of Economy

Max
GINDT
Ministry of State

Tom
THÉOBALD
CEO, Luxembourg for Finance

Frédéric
SURDON
CEO, Société Générale Luxembourg

Yves
NOSBUSCH
Head of Private Banking
Luxembourg, BGL BNP Paribas

Roger
KRÄMER
VP Head of Innovation,
Spuerkeess

Marc
HOTTON
Innovation Coordination Officer,
Foyer Group

Gerard
HOFFMANN
CEO, Proximus NXT

Riccardo
LAMANNA
Country Head, State Street

Guy
HOFFMANN
Chairman, Raiffeisen, Chairman, ABBL, representing PROFIL

Pascal
MARTINO
Partner Advisory & Consulting Deloitte Luxembourg

François
GÉNAUX
Partner & Advisory Leader PwC Luxembourg

Anne-Pascale
MALRÉCHAUFFÉ
Managing Director, Clearstream

Gabriel DE LA BOURDONNAVE
Director, Post Finance

Ravi
BEEGUN
Partner, KPMG
Our partners
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Our team

Nasir
ZUBAIRI
CEO

Alex
PANICAN
Deputy CEO

Dilek
AYAYDIN-BATAL
Head of Administration

Jelena
BARIC
Head of Finance & Compliance

Annabelle
ALBERT
Head of Acceleration Programs

Antony
MARTINI
Head of Education & Talent

Luca
MANCUSO
Ecosystem Manager

Romain
IOVALONE
Head of Events

Maribel
PAEZ VILLALBA
Marketing & Communications Manager

Anna
SOBKÓW
Senior Program Manager

Symeon
PAPADOPOULOS
Business Analyst

Oriane
KAESMANN
Research Manager

Melina
GUILLI
Accounting and Legal Assistant

Mohanraj
SHANMUGAM
Associate Acceleration Programs
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