Johann Herz Joins LPEA as Head of Events & Communications

The Luxembourg Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (LPEA) has announced the recruitment of Johann Herz as Head of Events & Communications to strengthen the association’s marketing activities.

Johann Herz, a 37-year-old with an MA in International Studies and Diplomacy, will lead the organisation of LPEA events, which comprises over 70 physical and digital events per year and represents a key knowledge sharing platform with the association’s members and wider public. He will also be responsible for the different communication channels of the LPEA which provide regular updates to an international audience of private equity and venture capital professionals.

Before joining the LPEA, Johann Herz was Production Manager at the communication agency 360Crossmedia, a regular LPEA service provider, notably supporting the association’s "Insights" conference, the quarterly PE Insight/Out magazine or the 10th Anniversary Book published earlier this year. Previously, he worked at Luxembourg's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and held different communication-related experiences in Luxembourg and Belgium.

“We are very happy to onboard Johann in our team after several years of close collaboration on multiple projects through 360Crossmedia. He knows well our activities and the context we operate in and brings a level of experience and seniority which is critical to keep up with our members’ expectations and continue to strengthen our national and international footprint”, commented Luís Galveias, COO of LPEA.

Stephane Pesch, CEO of LPEA, added: “The LPEA team is excited to welcome Johann within its ranks. We will surely benefit from his multiple skills, his creativity and are eager to execute with him the upcoming series of new projects”.