Alain Wagner, committed entrepreneur

An engineer by training, Alain Wagner has already spent 26 years at LSC360. Now Managing Director, he embodies a deeply committed vision of entrepreneurship, combining innovation, sustainability and well-being at work. Portrait of a key player in the ecological transition.

As the conversation unfolds, Alain Wagner reveals himself to be a man of many facets: an entrepreneur, a humanist, a rigorous technician and a good listener, he embodies a balance between leadership and commitment. “I believe you have to know how to listen, build relationships and, above all, move forward,” he sums up, looking to the future. And it is precisely this idea of movement – personal, collective and structural – that runs through his career.

He began his career in 1999 at Simon-Christiansen & Associés, having just graduated in construction engineering from Aachen. What was then a small design office gradually grew into a nationwide group. As the company developed, Alain Wagner accompanied – and even anticipated – its evolution.

From engineering to governance: a long-term commitment

“I started out in structural engineering as a calculation engineer. Then I became a partner, then department director, then managing director,“ he recounts without undue pride. In 2020, he co-founded Devolux, a company dedicated to project management and construction management. Three years later, he was involved in the merger of the group’s various entities to create LSC360. Since November 2024, he has been co-managing the company with Carl-Taro Kleefisch and Myriam Hengesch. “There are three of us at the helm. Three different personalities, with complementary strengths.”

Far from being routine, this professional stability reflects a strong commitment.

“Staying in the same place for 26 years is a choice. It’s a sign of an environment where you can reinvent yourself.”

Ecology as an evolutionary trajectory

Although Alain Wagner describes himself as “old school”, his current vision of entrepreneurship is resolutely modern.

“Back then, the environment wasn’t an issue. But today, with the younger generations, with my own children, I’ve realised that it can no longer be a secondary concern.”

For him, this translates into concrete actions: a low-energy house, the use of renewable energies, soft mobility. “It’s not a fad, it’s a personal commitment.”

And at LSC360, the commitment is structural: systematic carbon assessments, circular economy, reuse of materials, short supply chains to limit the transport footprint.

“We no longer demolish, we deconstruct. We draw up inventories of materials and plan their reuse. It’s not just a good intention, it’s contractualised.” In every project, sustainability is considered upstream. “We integrate this logic from the design stage. It’s part of our DNA.”

Social responsibility: a lever for performance

This culture of sustainability does not stop at buildings. It also permeates human resources management. “Ecology is also social. An employee who is treated well is more committed and performs better. It’s common sense. LSC360 has adopted an ambitious HR policy: transitioning to a 100% electric vehicle fleet by 2030, widespread recycling, ongoing training, and a focus on mental and physical well-being.

“We offer yoga sessions, massages, and even coaching. It’s not that complicated to set up, and the return is enormous. People are motivated, and it shows. Even our customers tell us so.”

The company also values freedom and initiative: a successful football club, participation in charity races, internal events and a Christmas tree solidarity initiative. “We also encourage volunteering. Our employees can devote part of their working time to associations.”

Training is another key pillar. “We are also a certified training centre. Our employees are free to train, and even those from outside the company come to us.” A new compulsory training course on priority management will soon be introduced. “Many feel overwhelmed, not by the workload, but by the lack of task prioritisation. We want to give them the right tools.”

Luxembourg and Europe, moving forward together

When asked about Luxembourg’s position in the ecological transition, Alain Wagner remains measured but optimistic. “I think we’re doing pretty well. The government is responsive, and European directives are often well implemented. But there is still a lot to be done, as everywhere else.”

He emphasises the collective nature of the challenge.

“It’s not about one company, one country or one government. It’s about everyone, at every level. From individuals to politicians. If we don’t all pull in the same direction, we won’t succeed.”

In his exchanges with customers, he has noticed a paradigm shift. “Even those who build logistics warehouses are coming in with environmental requirements, because their own customers are pushing them to do so.” The end consumer, even those who buy a pair of shoes online, influences the chain.

“Today, no one can think in the short term anymore. Economics and ecology are no longer opposed; they are moving forward together.”

Article published in Infogreen, written by Sébastien Yernaux