Georges is Chief Innovation Officer & Regional Head of North America at Apex. Has over 20 years of experience spanning law, capital markets, and fund administration. He currently oversees Apex’s business across the Americas and joined as part of the Apex acquisition of Deutsche Bank Alternative Fund Services (AFS) group. His Previous Experience include Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and other financial services companies in a variety of management roles.

Chrystelle Veeckmans is KPMG Luxembourg’s and EMA Head of Asset Management. Chrystelle is an active figure in the Luxembourg financial community, and a member of various industry groups including EFAMA, ALFI and IRE. She is passionate about the fundamental transformation taking place in the fund industry and assist fund players in providing solutions to investors, reducing costs and contributing to a better society, namely by using ESG factors in the decision-making process.

Julie is an Associate Partner at KMPG Luxembourg, leading the Sustainability Services. With 16 years of experience in sustainability, Julie has had the opportunity to work on both assurance and consulting engagements in various industries. Over the last few years, Julie has orientated her expertise towards sustainable finance, supporting financial market participants to understand and comply with the E.U. regulatory landscape.

Michael is a Partner at KPMG Luxembourg and Head of the Luxembourg Tax Center for the U.S. market, based out of New York. He has over 15 years of international tax experience during which he led a number of multi-country tax engagements. He is now primarily advising U.S. multinationals and investment firms with operations in Luxembourg as well as Luxembourg-based companies with presence or plans to establish roots in the U.S.