With smiles, open arms, little phrases and winks in the text, the Paperjam Top 100 jury, led by , CEO of Luxembourg Stock Exchange, unveiled its choices on Tuesday evening, inviting the audience of 1,200 people to discover one or two winners without saying too much but saying a lot. Until the lights came on in the room to recognise the 10th, 9th, 8th and finally the winner. Here are a few highlights from a lively evening.
Carole Muller, winner of the Paperjam Top 100 of 2024, is congratulated by the prime minister Luc Frieden, with Julie Becker and François Mousel looking on, 10 December 2024. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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Prime minister Luc Frieden (CSV) explained how his government intends to boost the economy during his opening address at the Paperjam Top 100 ceremony, 10 December 2024. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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Julie Becker, winner in 2022, chaired the 2024 jury. She is seen speaking at the awards ceremony, held at the Rockhal, 10 December 2024. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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Julie Becker, winner in 2022, opens the Paperjam Top 100 ceremony, 10 December 2024. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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The prime minister, Luc Frieden (CSV), delivers the opening address during the Paperjam Top 100 ceremony at the Rockhal, 10 December 2024. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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Jury member Manou Huss welcomes number 10 Marc Lauer. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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Marc Lauer, managing director of the Foyer Group, relished his tenth place. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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Christophe Goossens, on left, takes to stage after a lively introduction by jury member Georges Krombach (centre) at the Paperjam Top 100 ceremony, 10 December 2024. Photo: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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The CEO of RTL Luxembourg and BCE, Christophe Goossens, 10 December 2024. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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Cargolux CFO Maxim Straus. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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Jury member Caroline Lamboley. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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Philippe Glaesener, vice president at SES and member of the jury, seen speaking at the Paperjam Top 100 ceremony, 10 December 2024. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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Michel Reckinger, praised both for his role as a leader and as an advocate for the trades sector and businesses. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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Paul Konsbruck, CEO of Luxconnect and member of the jury. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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Gérard Hoffmann, who went to New York to attend an AI summit as Luxembourg's ambassador, delivered his acceptance speech in a video message. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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The CEO of Group Post, Claude Strasser, in an emotional reaction. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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Consultant Laurent Probst, who served on the Paperjam Top 100 jury. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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Here, between jury member Georges Krombach and Sonia Huber (Iko Real Estate), Françoise Thoma defended the Luxembourg ecosystem. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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Françoise Thomas, CEO of Spuerkeess and member of the board of directors of several strategic companies, seen speaking at the Paperjam Top 100 ceremony, 10 December 2024. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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Pit Hentgen, a regular in the Paperjam Top 100, in second place. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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Jana Degroot, master of Ceremonies of the Paperjam Top 100, 10 December 2024. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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The 2024 winner, Carole Muller, called on everyone to make good use of their influence. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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Carole Muller, 2024 winner, all smiles. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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Carole Muller, winner of the 2024 award, wanted to bring all those who have passed through the Federation of Young Entrepreneurs to the stage. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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Tom Steffen, CEO of Group Steffen, who worked with Cyril Molard on the meal and its meticulous logistics. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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Cyril Molard, explaining to Jana Degroot how difficult it is to cook for more than 1,000 people at the same time. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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The family photo from the 10th edition of the Top 100, 10 December 2024. Photos: Nader Ghavami / Maison Moderne
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Surprised, amused, honoured or simply happy to be in the top 10 of the tenth edition of the Paperjam Top 100, one after the other, the winners came to say how important their teams and entourage are.
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