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Françoise Gaasch was born in Luxembourg, Françoise began her career in 2007 at the National Credit and Investment Corporation, where she took over as Head of the SME Department in 2016. In 2021, she joined the Ministry of the Economy, where she currently serves as Director General for State Aid and Business Financing. Françoise holds … Continued

Almin Hrkic for the past five years has been hosting and producing content on his Mood Luxembourg platform, which is broadcast on TikTok and Instagram. His videos showcase life in Luxembourg: restaurants, events and, above all, the national football team. He reaches an average of between 60,000 and 70,000 people in Luxembourg and has nearly … Continued

Sandra Leidner discovered her passion for hospitality at a very early age. In 1997, she was appointed catering manager at Luxexpo, where she organised prestigious events such as the Tour de France, European summits and receptions for the Grand Ducal family. In 2005, she developed the gastronomic concept for the Philharmonie, before founding SL Conceptstudio. … Continued

Steve Martellini was born on 25 July 1986 in Luxembourg, Steve began his career in the public sector before joining the family business in 2010. After several years as a restaurant manager, he took over the establishment Beim Bertchen in 2018. An active figure in the industry, Steve joined the Board of Directors of HORESCA … Continued

Filipa Mendes, assistant in the promotion of Luxembourg’s national brand image Born in Portugal, Filipa moved to Luxembourg at the age of 8. After studying management at the University of Strasbourg, she began her career in the financial sector, first with a local bank, then at Luxembourg’s Financial Sector Supervisory Commission (CSSF), where she spent … Continued

Sebastian Reddeker studied Romance languages, media sciences and economics at the universities of Paderborn and Le Mans. He holds a PhD in communication from the University of Luxembourg, with a thesis on advertising discourse in the Grand Duchy and its impact on national identity. He began his career at the Luxembourg Confederation of Commerce (now … Continued

Born and raised in Luxembourg, Anne spent 12 years in the UK to pursue her university studies and journalism career. She graduated with an MA in English Literature from University College London (UCL) and went on to do a postgraduate degree in Journalism at City University London, specializing in food and drink writing. She strengthened … Continued

Jorge Valente is a trained Graphic Designer and Photographer. He spent more than 10 years in the communication and advertising world in Germany and in Luxembourg, both as a Graphic Designer and Art Director. In 2010 Jorge joins the communication department of the Luxembourgish Red Cross where he enters the world of social and humanitarian … Continued

Magalie Tasch has been working at the Ministry of Culture since 2011. After completing her studies in visual arts in Strasbourg in 2005, she moved to Barcelona and then to Montreal to complete her university studies. She obtained a DESS in management of cultural organisations at HEC Montreal. Upon her return to Luxembourg in 2011, … Continued

Mike McQuaide is a writer-photographer-videomaker known on social media as An American in Luxembourg. He grew up in New Jersey (USA) and moved to Luxembourg in 2013. He received Luxembourg citizenship in 2018. Upon graduating from Western Washington University, McQuaide worked as a journalist for the Seattle Times and Bellingham Herald, and wrote books on … Continued