(l-r) EY Luxembourg announced several leadership appointments on Wednesday 22 January 2025, including Christian Schlesser, Alban Aubrée, Julie Honoré, Olivier Coekelbergs, Adriana Boixados Prio, René Ensch and Bart Van Droogenbroek.  Photo: EY Luxembourg

(l-r) EY Luxembourg announced several leadership appointments on Wednesday 22 January 2025, including Christian Schlesser, Alban Aubrée, Julie Honoré, Olivier Coekelbergs, Adriana Boixados Prio, René Ensch and Bart Van Droogenbroek.  Photo: EY Luxembourg

EY Luxembourg has appointed several senior leaders, including Adriana Boixados as deputy country managing partner, as the firm looks to strengthen its leadership for continued expansion.

EY Luxembourg announced a series of leadership appointments on Wednesday 22 January 2025, including the promotion of Adriana Boixados to deputy managing partner. The changes are designed to strengthen the firm’s operations and support its ongoing growth.

, who previously served as country people leader for two years, will now assist in driving EY Luxembourg’s long-term strategic vision, the consulting firm said. In her new role, she will collaborate closely with country managing partner and the broader leadership team to define and implement strategic priorities. Boixados brings 20 years of experience as a tax partner, advising alternative asset managers on complex transactions. Coekelbergs expressed confidence in her ability to excel in the new position, emphasising the firm’s commitment to making timely, strategic decisions.

has been named the new country people leader, taking over from Boixados. Ensch, who has been with EY Luxembourg for over 25 years, most recently served as country risk management leader. An assurance partner with broad experience in audit, Ensch specialises in the real estate sector. His appointment underscores the firm’s focus on fostering a dynamic workplace culture while ensuring continued support for its people.

was appointed country risk management leader, succeeding Ensch. Honoré, an assurance partner, brings a wealth of experience in risk management and quality assurance, particularly in the real estate sector. She has worked with clients across the entire real estate value chain, from developers to real estate investment funds. In her new role, Honoré will uphold the firm’s commitment to the highest standards of risk management.

has been named chief operating officer, where he will focus on improving EY Luxembourg’s operational efficiency. Having served as chief financial officer for the past five years, Aubrée has successfully managed the firm’s financial matters and he will continue to play a key role in supporting strategic decisions.

has been appointed tax leader. With 21 years of experience at EY, Schlesser has previously served as the firm’s commercial and public sector tax leader, as well as its operating model and transfer pricing leader. His expertise in both national and international tax will be instrumental in guiding the firm’s tax services and delivering exceptional value to clients.

was named TMT (technology, media, and telecommunications) leader. Van Droogenbroek, who has held various leadership roles at EY Luxembourg, including overseeing the tax practice and serving as global telecommunications tax sector leader, will now lead the firm’s efforts to deliver innovative solutions in the rapidly evolving TMT sector. In addition, he has been appointed chairman of the board, solidifying his influence on the firm’s governance.

These leadership changes are part of a broader restructuring at EY Luxembourg, which has seen leadership shifts across service lines, sectors and senior positions. The firm’s leadership team believes these adjustments reflect its ability to adapt swiftly to a changing business environment.

In its announcement, Coekelbergs emphasised the firm’s strategic approach to leadership appointments, stating that each decision was made with careful consideration to ensure the right individuals are in the right roles at the right time. He added that these changes are designed to enhance the firm’s competitiveness, deliver consistent value to clients, promote employee engagement and support continued growth.

EY reported little over 2,200 employees as of 30 June 2024.