Claude Crauser

Area of expertise

• Fund administration and reporting
• Registrar and transfer agent services
• FATCA and CRS compliance
• Corporate tax compliance
• Company secretarial services

Responsibilities

As Managing Director, Claude is responsible for the overall management and development of the Luxembourg business of Hawksford. From an operational perspective, Claude focusses on central administration, registrar and transfer agent, reporting, compliance as a service and domiciliation services provided to alternative investment funds. HE also holds responsibility for internal finance and IT.

Qualifications and memberships

• Co-chair of the Fund Administrators’ Working Group of the Luxembourg Private Equity Association

Notable achievements

• Developed the alternative investment fund services line of Hawksford Luxembourg from the beginning
• Nurtured a close relationship with a number of clients over time
• As a trained musician, he remains active in the cultural scene with board memberships in a chamber orchestra, an organisation editing and promoting works of composers from Luxembourg or in close contact with Luxembourg, and the Luxembourg National Theater
• Keen runner in his spare time, taking part in events including trails, marathons and half marathons
• Responsible for a charitable Duck Race event for four years generating at that time €60k of donations per year