ABOUT US

STRUCTURE

The shareholding of AGORA Group Sàrl, the parent company of the AGORA group, is held in equal parts by two entities: a public shareholder, the State of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and a private shareholder, ArcelorMittal Luxembourg SA.

AGORA proceeded with a restructuring in the form of a split of the company Société de développement AGORA Sàrl & Cie secs into several separate companies, each focused on a specific activity:

  • A real estate company, established as a société en commandite simple, fiscally transparent, dedicated to the BELVAL project and holding, in particular, the land, buildings, works, rights and related commitments;
  • A real estate company, established as a société en commandite simple, fiscally transparent, dedicated to the METZESCHMELZ project and holding, in particular, the land, buildings, works, rights and related commitments;
  • A real estate company, established as a limited liability company, fiscally opaque, holding only AGORA’s current registered office, as well as the related value-enhancement charges and works. The purpose of this third real estate entity, which holds an office building rather than land, is to allow, where applicable, the sale of this building in the short or medium term through a share deal.

To these three real estate companies, two more operational companies will be added:

  • Agora Promotion, established as a Sàrl, will act as developer and will be at the forefront of the construction of affordable housing, Mobility Hubs, or any other construction deemed appropriate. It will bear the construction risk, either alone or together with a private partner. Vis-à-vis third parties (the State or private buyers), it will be responsible for the construction until the keys are handed over to the owner, ensure the proper execution of operations (design, construction and delivery of the buildings), carry out all steps necessary to secure financing for the project, call on other professionals to carry out the works (surveyor, architect, contractor, etc.), monitor the progress of the construction sites and find future purchasers. To assist it in its missions, it will call on Agora Project Management, which will act as its subcontractor.
  • Agora Project Management, established as a Sàrl, will bring together all employees, with their seniority and maintenance of salary conditions, as well as the tools necessary for their activities, and will therefore be responsible for providing all services for the benefit of the companies of the group (real estate entities, Agora Promotion) and/or for the benefit of third parties (coordination, planning, engineering, etc.). The transfer of employees to Agora Project Management constitutes a transfer of undertaking, requiring that staff representatives be informed and that a number of formalities be completed.

Our Values

Visionary – Inspiring
Agora harmonizes the parameters necessary for developing a true quality of life for all. In doing so, Agora fosters social coherence by strengthening the mix of human relationships across social, professional, and economic dimensions — as well as educational and intergenerational ones.

Creative – Realistic
Organizing the constructions of today and tomorrow requires not only know-how but also interpersonal skills. Agora draws on real-life experience and combines it with technical expertise.

Responsible – Sustainable
Agora is committed to preserving, mastering, and building our future without compromising our present. The company is therefore highly attentive to decisions whose consequences extend beyond the issues of today.

COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE FOR RAPID AND EFFECTIVE ACTION

At AGORA, we are convinced that the key to successful urban development is collaboration and ongoing dialogue.

Our unique governance structure, made up of representatives of the Luxembourg state, the ArcelorMittal group and the municipalities on whose territory we work, reflects this conviction.

This synergy enables us to move forward rapidly, because every decision is taken in consultation and with respect for the interests of all stakeholders.

Thanks to this inclusive approach we are able to transform brownfield sites into harmonious urban neighbourhoods, while meeting the expectations of our partners and the citizens.

Because at AGORA, we believe that the urban planning of the future is built hand in hand, for the well-being of all and the enhancement of our Luxembourg heritage.

Company management

Agora is managed by a board of directors that consists of four representatives each from the state of Luxembourg and ArcelorMittal, and two representatives from ProSud, an association of 11 communities in the southern Luxembourg region.

The daily management activities are undertaken by a management committee that is chaired by the General Manager.

MANAGEMENT BOARD

Marie-Josée Vidal
State of Luxembourg
President

Bruno Théret
ArcelorMittal
Vice-President

Serge Wallig
State of Luxembourg
Member

Fabien Nimax
State of Luxembourg
Member

Luc Zwank
État luxembourgeois
Member

Gilles Feider
ArcelorMittal
Member

Guilhem Dollé
ArcelorMittal
Member

Matteo Perino
ArcelorMittal
Member

Advisory Committee

Simone Asselborn-Bintz
Mayor of Sanem,
Representative of ProSud, Member

Christian Weis
Mayor of Esch-sur-Alzette, Representative of ProSud, Member

Carlo Feiereisen
Mayor of Schifflange,
Representative of ProSud, Member

Management committee

Yannick Quevedo
Managing Director

Alexandre Londot
Chief Operations Officer

Carla Lontro
HR Manager / Office Manager

Jorge Teixeira
Head of Development and Marketing