Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 5/100
3 mention(s) identify AMBASSADOR RICHARD R. BURT as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. | 2003-05-12 | Board Member, HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999). | Has board memberships in technology-related companies including HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering), indicating familiarity with software and technical fields. |
| CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. | 2005-05-18 | Board Member, HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999). | He is a board member of HCL Technologies, Inc., an information technology and product engineering company, indicating familiarity with software-related technical skills. |
| CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. | 2008-05-20 | Independent Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 2001). Board Member, HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999). | He is an Independent Director of IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) and a Board Member of HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering), indicating relevant technical and software-related experience. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2001-05-14 | Chairman, IEP Advisors, Inc. and Weirton Steel, Member of the Boards of Hollinger International and Archer Daniels Midland; Director, Flag Investors Fund Family; Director, The Mitchel Hutchins family of funds; Member, Textron Corporation International Advisory Council. Partner, McKinsey & Company (1991-1994), Chief Negotiator U.S. in the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks (START) with the former Soviet Union (1989-1991), U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). |
| 2002-05-14 | Chairman, Diligence LLC, formerly IEP Advisors, Inc. (information services firm) (since 1998); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). |
| 2003-05-12 | Board Member, HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999). |
| 2004-05-26 | Chairman, Diligence LLC, formerly IEP Advisors, Inc. (information collection, analysis, consulting and intelligence) (since 1998). Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (since 1996). Partner, McKinsey & Company (1991-1994). U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Chairman, IEP Advisor, LLP (international consulting). Board Member, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995). Board Member, Hollinger International (printing and publishing) (since 1995). Board Member, HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999). |
| 2005-05-18 | Board Member, HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999). |
| 2006-05-17 | Chairman, Diligence LLC (international information collection and risk-management firm) (since 2002). Chairman, IEP Advisors LLP (information services firm) (1998-2001). Board Member, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995). Board Member, HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999). |
| 2007-05-21 | Senior Advisor, Kissinger McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Chairman, Diligence LLC (international information collection and risk-management firm) (2002-2007). Chairman, IEP Advisors LLP (information services firm) (1998-2001). Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004). Formerly, Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994). U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). |
| 2008-05-20 | Independent Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 2001). Board Member, HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999). |
| 2009-05-22 | Chairman, Diligence LLC (international Information Collection and risk-management firm) (since 2002). Formerly, Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1991). |
| 2011-05-17 | Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). |
| 2012-05-18 | Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). |
| 2013-03-06 | Holdings of individual directors as of February 19, 2013 were as follows: Ambassador Richard R. Burt 5,836 shares. No technical background mentioned. |
| 2013-05-20 | Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999). |
| 2014-05-21 | Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). |
| 2015-05-26 | Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). |
| 2016-05-23 | Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). |
| 2017-05-22 | Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). |
| 2018-05-09 | Managing Partner, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). |
| 2019-05-20 | Managing Partner, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). |
| 2020-05-15 | Managing Partner, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). |
| 2021-05-14 | Managing Partner, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); and U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). |
| 2022-05-13 | Managing Partner, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); and U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2001-05-14 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt(5) 54 Director Chairman, IEP Advisors, Inc. and Weirton Steel, Member of the Boards of Hollinger International and Archer Daniels Midland; Director, Flag Investors Fund Family; Director, The Mitchel Hutchins family of funds; Member, Textron Corporation International Advisory Council. Partner, McKinsey & Company (1991-1994), Chief Negotiator U.S. in the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks (START) with the former Soviet Union (1989-1991), U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). |
| 2002-05-14 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, Director Since 2000. Chairman, Diligence LLC, formerly IEP Advisors, Inc. (information services firm) (since 1998). The Fund pays each of its Directors who is not an interested person of the Fund, the Investment Adviser or the Manager an annual fee of $7,500 plus $750 for each meeting attended. Ambassador Richard R. Burt received $11,250 from the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001. He is a member of the Audit Committee, Advisory Committee, Executive Committee, and Nominating Committee. |
| 2003-05-14 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 56, Director Since 2000. Chairman, Diligence LLC, formerly IEP Advisors, Inc. Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. Partner, McKinsey & Company (1991-1994). U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). The Board of Directors presently has an audit committee composed of Messrs. Burt, Schmults, Wadsworth and Walbrol. The Audit Committee met three times during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002. In addition, the Board has an advisory committee composed of Messrs. Burt, Schmults, Wadsworth and Walbrol. The Advisory Committee met twice during the past fiscal year. The members of the Executive Committee are Messrs. Strenger, Burt, Schmults, Wadsworth and Walbrol. The members of the Nominating Committee are Messrs. Burt, Wadsworth and Walbrol. Aggregate Compensation From Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002: $15,000. |
| 2004-05-26 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 57, Director Since 2000, Chairman, Diligence LLC, formerly IEP Advisors, Inc. (information collection, analysis, consulting and intelligence) (since 1998). Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (since 1996). Partner, McKinsey & Company (1991-1994). U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Chairman, IEP Advisor, LLP (international consulting). The Fund pays each of its Directors who is not an interested person of the Fund, the investment adviser or the manager an annual fee of $7,500 plus $750 for each Board and Committee meeting attended. Ambassador Richard R. Burt received $15,750 aggregate compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. The Audit Committee, comprising Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Wadsworth and Walbrol. |
| 2005-05-18 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 58, Director since 2000, Chairman, Diligence LLC (international information collection and risk management firm). Committees: Audit Committee, Advisory Committee, Executive Committee, Nominating Committee, Special Shareholder Initiatives Committee. Compensation: $13,000 from the Fund in 2004. |
| 2006-05-17 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 59 Director Since 2000 Chairman, Diligence LLC... The Executive Committee, comprising Messrs. Burt, Strenger, Wadsworth and Walbrol... The Nominating Committee comprises of Messrs. Burt, Wadsworth and Walbrol... The Special Shareholder Initiatives Committee, comprising Messrs. Bult, Burt, Cannon, Wadsworth and Walbrol... The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005... Ambassador Richard R. Burt $15,750 |
| 2007-05-21 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 60 Director Since 2004 The Audit Committee, comprising Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Wadsworth, Walbröl and Dr. Trömel The Advisory Committee, comprising Messrs. Bierbaum, Burt, Wadsworth and Walbröl The Executive Committee, comprising Messrs. Burt, Strenger, Wadsworth and Walbröl The Special Shareholder Initiatives Committee, comprising Messrs. Bult, Burt, Cannon, Wadsworth and Walbröl The Nominating Committee comprises of Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Trömel, Wadsworth and Walbröl Ambassador Richard R. Burt Aggregate Compensation From Fund 10,000 |
| 2008-05-20 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 61 Director Since 2000 Senior Advisor, Kissinger McLarty Associates. Audit Committee, Advisory Committee, Executive Committee, Special Shareholder Initiatives Committee, Nominating Committee member. $11,250 from Fund in 2007 fiscal year. |
| 2010-05-21 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 63 Director Since 2000 ...The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Cannon (Chair), Goeltz, Wadsworth, Wagner, Walbröl and Dr. Malt...The Nominating and Governance Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth and Walbröl. |
| 2011-05-17 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 64 Director Since 2000 Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Cannon (Chair), Goeltz, Wadsworth, Wagner, Walbröl and Dr. Malt. The Nominating and Governance Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth and Walbröl. Aggregate compensation from Fund for fiscal year ended December 31, 2010: $10,832. |
| 2012-05-18 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 65 Director Since 2000 Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). 3 Director of The Central Europe and Russia Fund, Inc. (since 2000) and The New Germany Fund, Inc. (since 2004). The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth, Wagner, Walbröl and Dr. Malt, operates pursuant to a written charter. The Nominating and Governance Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Burt, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth, Wagner, Walbröl (Deputy Chair) and Dr. Malt. The Executive Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz, Strenger, Wadsworth and Walbröl. The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, and (b) the total compensation from each fund in the Fund Complex that includes the Fund, for the 2011 fiscal year of each such fund, (i) for each Director who is not an interested person of the Fund, and (ii) for all such Directors as a group: Ambassador Richard R. Burt $12,667 $38,000 |
| 2013-05-20 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 66 Director Since 2000 ...Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999)... The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth and Wagner and Dr. Malt... The Nominating and Governance Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Burt (Deputy Chair), Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth and Wagner and Dr. Malt... The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012... Ambassador Richard R. Burt $11,835. |
| 2014-05-21 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 67 Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth and Wagner and Dr. Malt, operates pursuant to a written charter which is available on the Funds website, www.dws-investments.com. The Audit Committees organization and responsibilities are contained in the Audit Committee Report, which is included in this Proxy Statement, and in its written charter. The members of the Audit Committee are independent as required by the independence standards of Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from each Fund for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013 for CEE and December 31, 2013 for EEA and GF, and (b) the total compensation from the Fund Complex for the 2013 calendar year, (i) for each Director who is not an interested person of the Funds, and (ii) for all such Directors as a group. Ambassador Richard R. Burt $12,082 (CEE) $12,749 (EEA) $12,750 (GF) $37,581 (Total) |
| 2015-05-26 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 68 Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth and Wagner and Dr. Malt, operates pursuant to a written charter which is available on the Funds' website. The Audit Committee met four times during each Fund's fiscal year ending in 2014. The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Bierbaum, Goeltz and Wadsworth (Chair) and Dr. Malt, makes recommendations to the full Board with respect to the Administration Agreement between each Fund and Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc., and the Investment Advisory Agreement between each Fund and Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management International GmbH. The Executive Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz, Strenger and Wadsworth, has the authority to act for the Board on all matters between meetings of the Board subject to any limitations under applicable state law. The Nominating and Governance Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt (Deputy Chair), Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth, Wagner and Dr. Malt, operates pursuant to a written charter which is available on the Funds' website. Ambassador Richard R. Burt $ 12,080 (EEA) $ 12,835 (GF) $ 12,835 (CEE) $ 37,750 (Total) |
| 2016-05-23 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 69 Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). Nominee as Class II Director to serve until 2019 Annual Meeting; Class II Director since 2000 Aggregate Compensation from Fund: $7,852. Member of Audit Committee, Nominating and Governance Committee, Executive Committee. |
| 2017-05-22 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 70 Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). Director, UBS family of mutual funds (since 1995). Nominee as Class II Director for CEE to serve until 2020 Annual Meeting; Class II Director since 2000 Continuing Class II Director of EEA since 2000 Continuing Class III Director for GF since 2004 The Audit Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Messrs. Dostmann, Goeltz (Chair) and Pleister, operates pursuant to a written charter which is available on the Funds website, deutschefunds.com/EN/docs/products/Germany-Funds-Audit-Committee-Charter.pdf. The Nominating and Governance Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt (Deputy Chair), Messrs. Goeltz (Chair) and Pleister, operates pursuant to a written charter which is available on the Funds website, deutschefunds.com/EN/docs/products/Germany-Master-Nominating-Committee-Charter.pdf. The Executive Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt and Messrs. Goeltz and Strenger, has the authority to act for the Board on all matters between meetings of the Board subject to any limitations under applicable state law. The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from each Fund for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2016 for CEE and December 31, 2016 for EEA and GF, and (b) the total compensation from the Fund Complex for the 2016 calendar year, (i) for each Director who is not an interested person of the Funds, and (ii) for all such Directors as a group. Ambassador Richard R. Burt $12,409 from EEA $6,002 from GF Total $38,629 from Fund Complex. |
| 2018-05-09 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 71 Managing Partner, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). The Audit Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), and Drs. Froewiss and Pleister, operates pursuant to a written charter which is available on the Funds' website. The Audit Committee's organization and responsibilities are contained in the Audit Committee Report, which is included in this Proxy Statement, and in its written charter. The members of the Audit Committee are "independent" as required by the independence standards of Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt and Mr. Dostmann (Chair) and Dr. Pleister, makes recommendations to the full Board with respect to the Administration Agreement between each Fund and Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc., and the Investment Advisory Agreement between each Fund and Deutsche Asset Management International GmbH. The Executive Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt and Dr. Leoni and Mr. Strenger, has the authority to act for the Board on all matters between meetings of the Board subject to any limitations under applicable state law. The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from each Fund for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2017 for CEE and December 31, 2017 for EEA and GF, and (b) the total compensation from the Fund Complex for the 2017 calendar year, (i) for each Director who is not an interested person of the Funds, and (ii) for all such Directors as a group. Ambassador Richard R. Burt CEE: $12,337 EEA: $4,157 GF: $15,074 Total: $31,568 All members on each of the five committees of the Board are not "interested persons" as the term is defined in the Investment Company Act, with the exception of Mr. Strenger, who is a member of the Executive Committee and Dr. Leoni, who is a member of the Executive Committee and Valuation Committee. |
| 2019-05-20 | Ambassador Richard R. Burt, 72 Managing Partner, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). Director, UBS family of mutual funds (since 1995). Continuing Class II Director for CEE since 2000 Nominee as Class II Director for EEA to serve until the 2022 Annual Meeting. Class I Directors for EEA since 2000 Continuing Class III Director for GF since 2004 The Audit Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), and Drs. Froewiss and Pleister, operates pursuant to a written charter which is available on the Funds' website. The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt and Mr. Dostmann (Chair) and Dr. Pleister, makes recommendations to the full Board with respect to the Administration Agreement between each Fund and DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc., and the Investment Advisory Agreement between each Fund and DWS International GmbH. The Nominating and Governance Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt (Deputy Chair) and Drs. Froewiss (Chair) and Pleister, operates pursuant to a written charter which is available on the Funds' website. The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from each Fund for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018 for CEE and December 31, 2018 for EEA and GF, and (b) the total compensation from the Fund Complex for the 2018 calendar year, (i) for each Director who is not an interested person of the Funds, and (ii) for all such Directors as a group. Ambassador Richard R. Burt $ 11,951 $ 7,255 $ 28,443 $ 47,649 No compensation is paid by a Fund to Directors who are interested persons of the Fund or of any entity of the Deutsche Bank Group or to officers. |
| 2020-05-15 | The Audit Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), and Drs. Froewiss and Pleister... The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), Dr. Pleister and Mr. Zügel... The Nominating and Governance Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt (Deputy Chair) and Drs. Froewiss (Chair) and Pleister... The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019... Ambassador Richard R. Burt $6,840. |
| 2021-05-14 | The Audit Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), and Drs. Froewiss and Pleister... The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), Dr. Hatje, Dr. Pleister and Mr. Zügel... The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020... Ambassador Richard R. Burt $6,965. |
| 2022-05-13 | The Audit Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), and and Dr. Pleister... The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt, Mr. Dostmann (Chair), Dr. Hatje, Dr. Pleister and Mr. Zügel... The Executive Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt and Dr. Leoni and Mr. Strenger... The Nominating and Governance Committee, currently comprising Ambassador Burt (Chair), Dr. Pleister and Mr. Zügel... Ambassador Richard R. Burt, a Class II Director who has served on the Fund's Board of Directors since 2000, is retiring from the Board and, as a result, is not proposed in this Proxy Statement for election. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2004-05-26 | Chairman, Diligence LLC, formerly IEP Advisors, Inc. (information collection, analysis, consulting and intelligence) (since 1998). Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (since 1996). Partner, McKinsey & Company (1991-1994). U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Chairman, IEP Advisor, LLP (international consulting). Board Member, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995). Board Member, Hollinger International (printing and publishing) (since 1995). Board Member, HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999). |
| 2005-05-03 | Chairman, Diligence LLC (international information collection and risk-management firm) (since 2002). Chairman, IEP Advisors Inc. (information services firm) (1998- 2001). U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1991). |
| 2009-05-22 | Chairman, Diligence LLC (international Information Collection and risk-management firm) (since 2002). Formerly, Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1991). |
| 2012-05-18 | Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). |
| 2013-05-20 | Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). |
| 2014-05-21 | Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). |
| 2015-05-26 | Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). |
| 2016-05-23 | Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). |
| 2017-05-22 | Managing Director, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). |
| 2018-05-09 | Managing Partner, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). |
| 2019-05-20 | Managing Partner, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). |
| 2020-05-15 | Managing Partner, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt is also Director, IGT, Inc. (gaming technology) (since 1995), and HCL Technologies, Inc. (information technology and product engineering) (since 1999) and member, Textron Inc. International Advisory Council (aviation, automotive, industrial operations and finance) (since 1996). |
| 2021-05-14 | Managing Partner, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); and U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). |
| 2022-05-13 | Managing Partner, McLarty Associates (international strategic advisory) (since 2007). Formerly, Chairman, Diligence, Inc. (international information and risk management firm) (2002-2007); Chairman of the Board, Weirton Steel Corp. (1996-2004); Partner, McKinsey & Company (consulting firm) (1991-1994); State Department, Chief Negotiator in charge of negotiating the Arms Treaty with Russia (1989-1991); and U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-08-30