Pictured above: His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Luxembourg at our European HQ packing hygiene kits for people in need, together with Stefano Perego, our VP of International Operations and Luxembourg's Minister of Economy, Lex Delles.
Ahead of his ascension to the throne, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Luxembourg, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, visited our offices in Kirchberg, highlighting the strong relationship between Amazon and the Grand Duchy since the company established its European headquarters here in 2003. The visit, organised by the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, sought to familiarise His Royal Highness with the company’s activities in Luxembourg and beyond before he succeeds his father, Grand Duke Henri, as Head of State in October.
During the visit, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Luxembourg and Minister of Economy Lex Delles met with Amazon’s leadership team, who provided an overview of the company’s footprint in Luxembourg. With more than 4,250 employees representing over 100 nationalities, Amazon has become one of the country’s largest employers and a key contributor to the local economy and community. Leaders also shared information about Amazon’s broader impact in Europe, where we now employ more than 225,000 people in permanent roles.
“We were deeply honoured to welcome His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Luxembourg and Minister Delles to our offices,” said Mariangela Marseglia, Vice President of European Stores at Amazon. “Their visit provided a meaningful opportunity to showcase our presence and investments in Luxembourg and introduce the diverse, talented teams that support our European operations. As our business continues to grow and evolve, we look forward to building on the foundation we’ve established in Luxembourg over the past two decades.”
“This visit underscores our commitment to fostering strong public-private partnerships that drive innovation, investment, and sustainable growth in Luxembourg. We are proud to facilitate meaningful dialogue between Amazon and our local government leaders,” said Fernand Ernster, President, Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce.
After meeting with leaders, the delegation toured Amazon’s offices and met with employees participating in the company’s Global Month of Volunteering, an annual initiative now in its fourth year. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Luxembourg and Minister Delles joined volunteers assembling hygiene kits for communities in need, which will be distributed through local organizations supporting humanitarian aid efforts in Europe and beyond. Last year alone, more than 1,190 Amazon employees in Luxembourg participated in volunteering activities, packing 15,000 hygiene kits.
The visit culminated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to launch Amazon’s annual “Breathe, Smile, and Bike to Work” campaign. This popular internal initiative combines wellness with charitable giving, encouraging employees to commute by bicycle throughout the summer. Last year, Luxembourg-based Amazonians cycled more than 50,000 kilometers—equivalent to circling the globe—and this year’s campaign aims to surpass that achievement. In one of the campus’s courtyards, employees had the opportunity to meet representatives from five local NGOs and bike lease providers to explore cycling opportunities, while enjoying music and refreshments.
"Meeting His Royal Highness was incredibly inspiring, and I’m so pleased we had the opportunity to share our volunteering work with him and Minister Delles. The volunteer project we organised this year is a reminder that global solidarity begins with local action, and I’m proud to be part of something that truly makes a difference,” said Catalina Geib, an Amazon employee who serves as an ambassador for Global Month of Volunteering.
At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, we announced a €50,000 community grant to be split between the Luxembourg Cycling Federation—an organization under His Royal Highness’s patronage—and the Luxembourg Red Cross. This investment underscores Amazon’s commitment to Luxembourg’s sporting heritage and community wellbeing.
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