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Katia Ciesielska
INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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ON THE RECORD

Recognition &
publications.

7
Governance publications co-authored
3
Paperjam Top 100 Women on Boards
10
Professional memberships
Certificate recognising Katia Ciesielska of DWS in the Legal 500 GC Powerlist: Luxembourg 2026
LEGAL 500 · 2026

GC Powerlist:
Luxembourg 2026.

Included in the Legal 500 GC Powerlist Luxembourg 2026 as Head of Legal and Compliance at DWS.

In my accompanying interview, I discuss my work across investment funds and governance, and the developments in AI governance, AML/CFT supervision and cross-border regulation that in-house counsel should be watching.

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PUBLICATIONS & CONTRIBUTIONS

Work that is on record.

The CGO Journey, Part 2: Why a CGO?

Co-author · ILA · 2025

The CGO Journey, Part 1: The Rationale Behind Creation of the Corporate Governance Officer

Co-author · ILA · 2025

Meeting the Digital Challenge: Recommendations for Luxembourg Shareholder Meetings

Co-author · ILA · 2021

MEDIA RECOGNITION

Selected press and recognition.

SPEAKING

On governance,
in the room.

Recent engagements include PwC NED Day, Nexus Luxembourg, the Funds Directors’ Forum, the Luther Spring Event, Nacha Brussels, Guberna, Abilways, ILA moderator work and ILA Directors’ Day.

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
GAMS
Global Asset Management Standards · Member of the AI DDQ Working Group · Sep 2026 – Present
ILA
CGO Committee, Research Think Tank, subcommittees
LPEA
Luxembourg Private Equity Association, iNED Committee
ACAMS
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
ALCO
Association of Luxembourg Compliance Officers
EWOB
European Women on Boards
INSEAD
Alumni Association
Rotary
Club Luxembourg International, founding member
B17
Luxembourg Business Club
ecoDa Education Group
European Confederation of Directors' Associations, representing ILA
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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.

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