About Excelsia.

We are Excelsia.

We partner with boards and senior management on governance, risk, and internal audit topics that are critical in complex and fast‑moving environments. Experienced. Pragmatic. Hands-on. Big Four excellence. Boutique agility.

Mission.

Excelsia Concilia is an independent advisory firm in Luxembourg supporting organisations in governance, oversight and regulatory matters.

Strengthening governance where judgment, independence, and experience truly matter.
Excelsia exists to support organisations in navigating complexity, an evolving environment and strategic change with clarity and confidence.
Our mission is to reinforce robust governance and risk management frameworks, enhance effective oversight, and support sound decision‑making as a trusted, independent partner.
We are purpose‑led and value‑driven, with a clear focus on best-in-class outcomes for our clients to build sustainable, long‑term performance.

Firm.

We ask the hard questions, address issues directly, and hold the line when it matters, always in service of sound judgment, with a genuine investment in your success.

Fair.

We challenge with respect, care and benevolence, guided by facts, ethics, and a true collaborative approach focused on sustainable outcomes that serve all stakeholders.

Focused.

We value effective communication as the groundwork for exceptional service, prioritizing substance over noise and concentrating relentlessly on what truly serves the objective.

Who we are.

Ex·cel·si·a Con·ci·li·a
/ɛkˈsɛl.si.a kɔnˈkɪ.li.a/

From Latin:
Excelsus: elevated, lofty, set apart; denoting distinction in quality and perspective.
Concilium: council, deliberation; a gathering convened to weigh, advise, and decide.

Together, Excelsia Concilia encapsulates the idea of thinking higher, deciding better, and acting wisely.

Excelsia Concilia reflects a governance practice grounded in experienced senior judgment, independence of thought, and pragmatic execution.

We bring elevated perspective to complex governance challenges and take ownership of outcomes that matter.

The Excelsia Story.

Excelsia Concilia was created to respond to a recurring need expressed by boards and senior leaders: access to truly senior, independent expertise combined with an agile, hands‑on approach.

After nearly two decades within an international consulting firm, a pattern emerged. Many organisations were seeking an alternative to large advisory platforms – a trusted partner who knows the market and the industry, is well connected, and works closely with decision‑makers to deliver actionable outcomes.

Excelsia Concilia was founded to fill this space, bringing the excellence, experience and credibility of a top‑tier firm with the flexibility, responsiveness, and tailored approach of a boutique. Anchored in Luxembourg and connected beyond borders, Excelsia is built around like-minded professionals, strong independence, and a clear commitment to values.

Who we serve.

AIFMs, Management Companies, Fund Boards

Private Equity, Real Assets, and Infrastructure GPs

Professional of the Financial Sectors

Fintechs: PIs, EMIs, AISPs, CASPs, and VASPs

Credit institutions and insurance undertakings

Other governance-driven organizations

Wafa Cheriti

With nearly two decades of experience in consulting and enterprise risk leadership, I have worked closely with leading and mid‑sized banking, asset management and other financial services organisations across the Luxembourg financial ecosystem on a wide range of complex engagements.

My experience includes the delivery of major regulatory implementations projects, notably AIFMD, as well as the creation, growth and successful handover of a thriving internal audit practice within a large international consulting firm. This journey has provided me with deep insight into market practices, business models, operational realities, risks and opportunities across the banking and asset management industries in Luxembourg.

Today, I dedicate my time and energy to the growth of Excelsia. I am convinced that in a mature and highly experienced market such as Luxembourg, there is a growing need for seasoned, independent professionals who bring expertise, sound judgment and pragmatism to governance‑related topics.

Governance is not an abstract concept to me. I am deeply engaged in how effective governance supports sound decision‑making and enables organisations to achieve their strategic objectives.

This is the value I bring -and the commitment I offer- to my clients.

Beyond my professional role

I am also a mother of two, a book lover, writer, and a passionate gardener. A supporter of gender equality, diversity and inclusion. And an advocate of benevolence in all things.