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Sofia Harrschar has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Universal-Investment Group's Luxembourg site, effective immediately. In her new role, Harrschar will oversee and optimise the operational functions of the Luxembourg office, ensuring efficient management and supporting the group’s growth and strategic objectives in that region.
Harrschar, who specialises in the structuring and implementation of alternative asset solutions and securities funds for institutional investors and fund initiators worldwide, manages a volume of over 60 billion euros with her current team of 47 employees. This team includes Ludmila Careri, Martin Groos, Matthias Müller, and herself.
Harrschar began her career after completing her doctorate in business administration at Dresdner Kleinwort Capital. She has worked at various stations within the Allianz/Dresdner Group and Prime Capital before joining Universal-Investment. Harrschar has been with Universal-Investment in Frankfurt for ten years.
Sean O'Driscoll, the previous Country Head, has left the company at the end of July. Harrschar's future dual role will be ideal for integrating the Frankfurt and Luxembourg sites, she believes.
The Universal-Investment fund platform in Luxembourg has evolved into a major alternative investment platform (AIF). Harrschar's new role involves driving more innovative solutions and structuring for institutional investors and fund initiators.
Harrschar's appointment is subject to the approval of the Luxembourg financial regulator, CSSF. With over 120 employees under her supervision, Harrschar is well-equipped to lead the team and continue the growth and success of Universal-Investment's Luxembourg site.
Economic and social policy within the Universal-Investment Group will likely be influenced by Harrschar's new role as COO, given her expertise in structuring and implementing alternative asset solutions for institutional investors. As she oversees a volume of over 60 billion euros and manages a team of 120 employees, Harrschar's decisions in finance and investing are expected to contribute significantly to the business growth and strategic objectives of the group, particularly in the Luxembourg region.
