2 September 2025 – Carne Group (Carne), Europe’s largest third-party management company (ManCo) and a leading provider of fund regulation and governance solutions for the asset management industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Francis Parisis as Head of Business Development (MD) Luxembourg. 

Francis will help drive Carne’s continued expansion in Luxembourg, one of the world’s largest fund domiciles and a key strategic hub for Carne’s global operations. His appointment underscores Carne’s commitment to deepening its presence and advancing its long-term vision in Luxembourg and across continental Europe. As the leading third-party Management Company, Carne currently oversees more than €200 billion in assets under management domiciled in Luxembourg. 

Francis brings over two decades of senior sales experience across managed services, private wealth, and alternative funds. He has held several key roles, including at PwC and Citco, demonstrating a strong track record in strategic growth and client service excellence. His expertise spans global markets, with a particular focus on delivering bespoke solutions to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. 

Francis Parisis, Head of Business Development Luxembourg at Carne Group, commented: “I’m delighted to be joining Carne, a leader in the fund governance space. I am excited to introduce Carne’s innovative solutions to my network across the asset services industry, alternative funds, and family office sectors. Luxembourg plays a pivotal role in the global fund ecosystem, and I’m looking forward to working with our teams and partners to deepen our presence and support Carne’s international growth strategy.”

Pascal Dufour, Country Head Carne Group Luxembourg and Mark Stockley, Chief Business Development Officer at Carne Group, added: “We are thrilled to welcome Francis as he leads our Luxembourg client coverage into its next phase of growth. Carne’s momentum in Luxembourg, reflected in a 48% increase in AUM since December 2023, illustrates our ambition and commitment: to be the most agile, data-driven, and client-centric Management Company both locally and globally. Francis’ deep industry expertise will be instrumental in driving our commercial expansion, particularly in Luxembourg, which remains a core jurisdiction for our clients and a key area of long-term opportunity.”