Marcel Leyers is expected to replace Luc Frieden as president of BIL, according to Reporter. Photo: Simon Verjus/Maison Moderne/Archives

Marcel Leyers is expected to replace Luc Frieden as president of BIL, according to Reporter. Photo: Simon Verjus/Maison Moderne/Archives

Marcel Leyers is expected to replace Luc Frieden as president of the BIL, after a transition period with the current number two, Jing Li.

As head of the CSV list in the parliamentary elections, will have to give up his other mandates.

As president of the Chamber of Commerce, he was replaced by .

And for the Banque internationale à Luxembourg (BIL), the post should go to , current CEO, according to an article by Reporter.lu. Frieden is expected to step down in April at the annual general meeting. But Leyers would not succeed him directly. Reporter cites two reasons: the IT overhaul project, scheduled for the end of 2023, which he must complete. And the fact that the appointment requires the green light from the European Central Bank (ECB). In the meantime, it would be the current vice president, Jing Li, who would replace him.

“The question of his succession was quickly settled, with the blessing of the government,” writes Reporter. “There were reportedly at least three contenders for the post, including former bank executives. However, there was no official candidacy, but informal contacts.” However, no information has been revealed about who will be the future CEO, once Marcel Leyers has replaced Luc Frieden.

The 60-year-old joined the bank in 1983. .

This story was first published in French on . It has been translated and edited for Delano.