Paperjam, founded in 1994 by Mike Koedinger, has become Luxembourg’s most influential independent media and business platform. Beyond being a trusted source for economic, financial, and political journalism, Paperjam acts as a catalyst for innovation, community, and the country’s development.

Its main activities:

Paperjam News: reliable and relevant coverage of economic, financial, and political topics.
Paperjam Club: Luxembourg’s leading private business club, offering conferences, workshops, networking, and an academy.
Paperjam Advertising: an advertising agency specializing in targeted, high-impact campaigns.
Paperjam Studio: a creative agency helping brands with storytelling and visual communication.

In short: Paperjam positions itself as an independent, influential, and forward-looking player, shaping a progressive Luxembourg.

You already know the Paperjam Club. We’re looking for the person who will take it to the next level.

More than 2,000 member companies and institutions. Nearly 200 events a year. An Academy that trains hundreds of professionals. Since 2008, this is where Luxembourg’s business community comes together, exchanges ideas and builds visibility.

The Club is also a key growth engine for Paperjam. The plan is in place and the ambition is clear: to double the Club’s revenue by the end of 2028.

We’re looking for the person who will lead that growth.

What you’ll do

You’ll take the lead of an established community that works, delivers value and has strong foundations. Your mandate is to grow it.

You’ll shape the programme. You’ll select partners and sponsors. You’ll personally negotiate and close the deals that matter. And you’ll build your team.

You’ll own the full P&L, including event revenue and costs, and you’ll have a seat on Paperjam’s Executive Committee.

You’ll also have two distinct segments to develop, each with its own dynamics: Luxembourg’s financial sector and its various subsectors on the one hand, and Luxembourg’s SMEs and small businesses on the other.

The programme will evolve continuously, informed by what members tell us and what they need. Think of it as a playing field, not a fixed brief.

Why this role is different

Few roles bring together the three dimensions this one requires: running a commercial business, curating content that attracts senior decision-makers, and building and developing a team.

Few roles put you in direct contact, every week, with business leaders from across an entire country.

And few roles give you responsibility for a community of 2,000 companies, with a mandate to double the business.

You won’t be doing it alone

You’ll lead a team of around 30 people, with nine direct reports, including a Deputy Director joining in December and a Head of Sales.

You’ll set the ambition, define the standards and lead the negotiations that shape the business. You won’t be expected to do everything yourself.

What we’re looking for

Energy. The Club is a front-facing business: ambassadors, members, sponsors, stages and events throughout the year. You need to genuinely enjoy being around people to thrive in this environment.

A strong commercial mindset. You sell, you negotiate, you close. That part of the role is not delegated.

Rigour. Every euro matters, and the quality of execution is immediately visible — sometimes that very evening, in front of 300 people.

Leadership. Setting a direction, maintaining high standards and helping people grow.

Maturity. A lot already works well. There is plenty of room for your ideas, but no need to reinvent what works simply to put your own stamp on it.

French and English. Any additional language is a genuine advantage in Luxembourg. Strong business acumen and curiosity about technology are equally important : the quality of your programming will depend on both.

In terms of background, we’re looking for someone who has already led a substantial team and been accountable for the performance of a business or business unit : whether in communities, B2B events, media or business clubs.

The level of expectation is that of a general management role. The difference compared with running an entire group is the scope, not the calibre required.

What this role is not

This is not a ceremonial or ambassadorial position. Visibility serves the members and the Paperjam brand, not the person holding the role.

This is not a role for a solo event creator. It is the leadership of a complete business: sales, programming, production, profitability and people.

And it is not a role for someone who needs to rebuild everything in order to make their mark.

The practical details

Permanent, full-time position based in Luxembourg.

An attractive compensation package, combining fixed and variable remuneration, reflecting the level of responsibility.

What happens next

The process starts with a confidential conversation with Eric at NeoSapiens, the executive search firm handling the recruitment.

This will be followed by a meeting with Paperjam’s management team and HR Director, an Insights Discovery assessment, and a presentation to the Board of Directors.

Eric Busch, NeoSapiens
eric.busch+g05t4ki102@neosapiens.io

Paperjam Club Director (m/f/x) - Luxembourg

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