This week’s overview of transfers and other people moves in and around Luxembourg includes updates from Berlin-headquartered private markets fintech bunch, Cube Infrastructure Partners, fund administration group Gen II and real estate developer Edge.
Christophe Santer
Bunch has appointed Christophe Santer as director of sales & business development, where he will spearhead the company’s expansion into Luxembourg.
“Luxembourg’s private markets are evolving rapidly, but fund administration remains outdated,” he told Investment Officer. “bunch is redefining the industry with automation and real-time data. I joined to help drive this transformation—fund managers need efficiency, compliance, and transparency to scale. The future belongs to those embracing technology, and bunch is leading that charge.”
Santer brings extensive experience in fund administration and private markets sales, having held senior roles at IQ-EQ and Société Générale Securities Services (SGSS). His move reflects the growing role of technology in fund operations and investor services, as Luxembourg’s fund industry continues to evolve.
“Traditional fund administration is slow, manual, and fragmented,” Santer said. “Fund managers need automation, integrated compliance, and real-time investor reporting. bunch replaces spreadsheets with a tech-first platform, eliminating inefficiencies and giving managers control. Instead of playing catch-up, bunch is building the new operating system for private markets—and that’s why I joined.”
Hana Prochaska executive director at Gen II
Gen II Fund Services LLC has named Hana Prochaska as business development executive director Europe, as the firm expands its European presence and strengthens its transatlantic service capabilities.
Prochaska, who has over 15 years of financial services experience, joins from a major financial services provider, where she led business development across Europe. She will work with Gen II’s senior leadership to drive growth strategy in continental Europe.
Michael Johnson, chief commercial officer Europe, said her industry expertise and regulatory knowledge will be key to supporting Gen II’s clients’ growth ambitions.
Emmanuel Rogy, Xavier Martin and Stéphane Calas
Luxembourg-based investment firm Cube Infrastructure Managers has appointed Emmanuel Rogy as chief operating officer, Xavier Martin as head of telecoms and digital, and Stéphane Calas as head of financing and operational control as part of its succession plan.
Rogy, who joined Cube in 2023, has held key roles, including head of HR and portfolio management and CEO of the Connecting Europe Broadband Fund. Martin, a senior advisor since 2018, serves on several portfolio company boards, while Calas, a partner since 2022, brings expertise in financing and operational control.
Allianz Partners appoints Shima Heydari
Allianz Partners has appointed Shima Heydari as managing director for Benelux & Nordics, effective 1 March. She succeeds Lasse Grundström and brings over 20 years of financial services experience.
Heydari joined Allianz Group in 2019, most recently serving as finance director Benelux & Nordics, where she promoted transparency and strategic partnerships. Previously, she held leadership roles at EY and PwC in the Netherlands and UK.
Sander Blommaert joins Argenta
Sander Blommaert has been appointed Chief Retail Officer at Argenta Bank- en Verzekeringsgroep, overseeing Belgian and Dutch retail clients. He previously served as CEO of Argenta Nederland and Chief Financial & Risk Officer.
Blommaert shared his excitement for the role on LinkedIn, emphasizing his commitment to Argenta’s future growth.
Joachim Wintzer to lead Edge in Germany
Real estate developer and asset manager Edge has appointed Joachim Wintzer as managing director for Germany, effective 1 April. With 25 years of real estate experience, including 11 years at Hines Real Estate, Wintzer will drive Edge’s strategic growth and sustainable development in Germany. He will also establish the Asset Management division.
CEO Coen van Oostrom welcomed Wintzer’s investment and project development expertise. Wintzer said he looks forward to strengthening Edge’s leadership in smart, sustainable buildings. He will work with Martin Wetjen, Coen van Oostrom, Robert Steiner, and Andreas Jorsch to expand Edge’s German operations.
Investment Officer publishes an overview of key appointments in and around Luxembourg every week. Send your announcements via email to editor@investmentofficer.lu.