Independent Directorship · 8 min read
— Luxembourg · Independent Judgement
Independent
Non-Executive
Director.
Board-level oversight for Luxembourg investment funds, private capital structures and family offices—grounded in rigour, clarity and constructive challenge.
Based inLuxembourg
20+
Years in fund governance and financial services
40+
Portfolio entities across European markets
5
Languages for cross-border board work
Certified & connected throughILA · INSEAD · ACAMS
What I bring to the boardroom
Independent thought.
Practical governance.
I help boards make sound decisions when regulation, risk and commercial reality meet.
My approach combines deep Luxembourg fund-governance and AML/CFT expertise with judgement shaped by two decades across regulated funds, private equity, private debt, real estate and infrastructure.
Areas of expertise
Oversight that moves
beyond the checklist.
01
Independent directorships
Independent oversight and constructive challenge for Luxembourg funds, AIFMs, GPs and corporate structures.
02
Fund & board governance
Board evaluations, governance frameworks and practical support through periods of growth, scrutiny and change.
03
AML/CFT oversight
Board-level AML expertise, including RC/RR capability, gap analysis and supervisory readiness.
04
AI governance
Clear board accountability for AI risk, EU AI Act readiness and responsible adoption.
Current mandate focus
The right fit
matters.
I take on a small number of new independent director mandates each year.
The strongest fit is with boards that value independent judgement over additional capacity:
- Luxembourg AIFMs, RAIFs, SIFs and GP structures
- Private equity, private debt, real estate and infrastructure
- Boards strengthening AML/CFT, RC/RR or AI oversight
“
Independent judgement is not about standing apart. It is about asking the question that helps the board see more clearly.— Katia Ciesielska
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Looking for an
independent perspective?
For board appointments, governance advisory or speaking enquiries, I would be pleased to hear from you.
katia@katiaciesielska.com →