Organization chart
The CNPD Board
The National Commission for Data Protection is headed by a Board consisting of four members, including a Chair. Since 1 November 2026, the Board has comprised Philippe Ney, Chair, and Andreea Monnat, Alain Herrmann and Florent Kling, Commissioners.
Philippe Ney — Chair
Philippe Ney was appointed Chair of the CNPD on 1 November 2026.
A member of the Luxembourg Bar for 19 years and a partner in a law firm before his appointment, Philippe Ney is a recognised specialist in legal matters and in advising businesses across various sectors, as well as public bodies and non-profit organisations, on personal data protection and artificial intelligence.
Philippe Ney holds a Master’s degree in Business Law from the University of Strasbourg and an LL.M. in International Law from the University of Glasgow. He has also taught employment law at the House of Training.
Andreea Monnat — Commissioner
Andreea Monnat was appointed Commissioner at the CNPD on 1 November 2026.
Before joining the CNPD, she was Deputy Secretary General of the Luxembourg National Research Fund, which she joined in 2006. She also served as Secretary General from December 2023 to December 2025. She has nearly twenty years of experience in digital technologies, management, institutional governance and public research policy.
Her experience includes designing innovation funding programmes, technology transfer and developing partnerships between research institutions, businesses and public bodies. Andreea Monnat holds a PhD in Computer Science and an Executive MBA from INSEAD.
Alain Herrmann — Commissioner
Alain Herrmann has served as Commissioner at the CNPD since 1 September 2021.
He joined the CNPD in 2012 as an expert in IT and new technologies. He subsequently headed the unit responsible for certification and data breaches, before becoming Head of the Compliance Department. Before joining the CNPD, he worked for more than fourteen years as an engineer and consultant in IT security and information security for various private organisations.
Alain Herrmann holds a Master’s degree in Information Systems Security Management from the University of Luxembourg and a University Diploma of Technology (DUT) in Computer Science from the Robert Schuman University Institute of Technology in Strasbourg. His work focuses particularly on technological issues and the CNPD’s new responsibilities under the AI Act and the Data Governance Act.
Florent Kling — Commissioner
Florent Kling has served as Commissioner at the CNPD since 1 September 2025.
A lawyer by training, he worked for nine years in the industrial sector in Luxembourg, across Europe and internationally. During this time, he gained practical experience in data protection and GDPR compliance. He subsequently joined the CNPD, where he worked in the department responsible for inspections before being appointed Commissioner.
With a Franco-German academic background, Florent Kling holds a dual degree in French and German Law and a Master’s degree in European Law from the University of Luxembourg. His expertise covers business law, digital regulation, public governance and the practical application of data protection rules.
Alternate members
Four alternate members are also appointed to the CNPD. They replace Board members when the latter are absent or unable to attend. They act with complete independence in the performance of their duties.
The alternate members are:
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Romy Schaus, legal adviser at the Competition Authority;
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Martine Kraus, judge at the Luxembourg District Court;
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Carmen Schanck, legal adviser at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade;
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Steve Muller, cybersecurity specialist at the Ministry of the Economy.