Event Speakers

CAIA Luxembourg - Digital Horizons: The Impact of Digitization and AI on Alternative Investments

  • Date: October 10, 2024
  • Location: Banque de Luxembourg

Speakers

Emilie Allaert
Organization: KPMG Luxembourg


Emilie Allaert is an innovation passionate who aims to implement impactful solutions. She is renowned for her DLT and tokenization expertise associated with her in-depth knowledge of the financial industry challenges and is convinced technology and innovation are the paths to follow to maintain one’s business competitivity. She is the founder of Digital Minds Sarl and Head of the Luxembourg Blockchain Lab, strong of these current and past experiences (the LHoFT, KPMG, JP Morgan AM and Alpha FMC), she has an extensive understanding of number of industries and is able to make the connection between various industries. She is passionate about sharing knowledge to help navigate various technologies and regulations in the filed of Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, E-signature, DLT and Digitalization as a whole. Emilie holds a BSc in Economics and Management from the University of Luxembourg; a MA in Financial Management from the University of Durham Business School and a Certificate in Climate & Renewable Energy Finance from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. She recently followed the Aspiring Directors Programme at INSEAD. Emilie’s contribution to the industry has been widely recognised, including by a nomination in the Women in Fintech Powerlist 2017, in the 50 Who’s Who in Tech in Luxembourg in 2021 and more recently by being listed in the Tech 100 in Luxembourg.


Prashanth Chandrasekhar
Organization: CFA Society Luxembourg


Prash C. is the founder and steward of “The Luxembourg Mind,” an initiative dedicated to showcasing Luxembourg’s talent, visionary leaders, and high-growth business potential through podcasts and events. He also serves on the boards of the CFA Society Luxembourg and the INSEAD Alumni Association Luxembourg, while running a local board gaming club. In his professional role, Prash represents the voice of third-party sellers as part of Amazon’s Marketplace Paid Services (AMPS) team and serves on the company’s Staff Delegation board. Prior to joining Amazon in 2022, he spent over a decade in consulting with a focus on banking and financial services. Prash holds an MBA from INSEAD and a BBA from the University of Texas.


Angela Lombardo
Organization: Fundvis


Angela Lombardo is a Sales Representative at Fundvis, a fintech company based in Luxembourg that specializes in innovative digital solutions for the investment fund industry. She has over two years of experience in consulting roles at EY Luxembourg, where she focused on compliance and investment fund operations. Angela gained experience in digital transformation and AI through her internships, where she led transformative projects. Her academic background is diverse, beginning with a Bachelor’s in Philosophy from the University of Milan, followed by a Master’s in Management from ESCP Business School, which spans several European countries including Turin, Madrid, Paris, and Berlin.


Anusha Moonshiram
Organization: High Commission for National Protection


Anusha is an advisor at the High Commission for National Protection, a body that falls under the responsibility of the Prime Minister and Minister of State in Luxembourg. She works on TEMPEST and on Information Security for New Information and Communication Technologies, and currently on AI. Anusha was born in the paradise island of Mauritius. She left her Motherland as an International Scholar for her Bachelor and Master of Science at Tufts University in Massachusetts under a full US scholarship. She then went on to get her PhD in Engineering Sciences, conceiving and designing a phased array antenna with dielectric phase shifters, the science behind 5G beamforming. She has written 2 patents and 21 scientific publications. She enjoys learning and speaking various wonderful languages including Luxembourgish. Traveling and understanding the world under different perspectives are her passions that have led her to live and work in many countries. She is an advocate for inclusion and diversity. She additionally has a very special dedication for the differently abled and for those with special needs. During her career in the States, she created the Intel Ladies Group to encourage networking and support of women. She has been an active member of the Society of Women Engineering. She has also guided and mentored women to pursue careers in STEM fields under the umbrella of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies.


Frank Roessig
Organization: Proximus


Frank has a long-standing experience in driving the development and go-to-market of innovative digital & AI solutions that enhance customer value, optimize operations and mitigate risk. Frank worked over 25 years in regulated entities, predominantly in the financial sector. He has been active in capital markets, portfolio management and mortgage finance with major financial institutions as well as start-ups in London, Frankfurt, New-York and Luxembourg. He has a strong expertise in board-level governance pertaining to innovation, digital transformation and risk management. This entails the design of strategies generating competitive advantage founded on novel technologies, coupled with policies mitigating risk. Frank completed the INSEAD International Directors Program, studied Strategic Decision & Risk Management at the Stanford University and holds a Master in Strategy & Change Management from Dauphine University. He is also a French Ministry of Science & Technology Registered Auditor for Science & Technology.


Nasir Zubairi
Organization: LHoFT foundation


CEO of the LHoFT Foundation, a Public/Private sector initiative to drive fintech and digitalisation for Luxembourg's financial services industry Officier de l'Ordre Mérite du Grand Duché de Luxembourg 2022 Council member at British Chamber of Commerce Council member at Brtiish-Luxembourg Society