Corporate Board Profile
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| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2008-05-20 | Consultant. Retired Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000). Independent Non-Executive Director of Aviva plc (financial services). |
| 2009-05-22 | Consultant. Retired Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000). Former Chief Financial Officer of National Westminster Bank Plc. (1992-1996). Former Executive Vice President — Finance (1986-1991) and Vice President — Finance (1976-1986) of The Seagram Company Ltd. |
| 2010-05-21 | Retired. Formerly, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000) and previously served as chief financial officer of two other major multi-national corporations. |
| 2011-05-17 | Retired. Formerly, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000) and previously served as chief financial officer of two other major multi-national corporations. Mr. Goeltz is also a member of the Council and Court of Governors of the London School of Economics and Political Science, Trustee of the American Academy in Berlin and of other charitable organizations. |
| 2012-05-18 | Retired. Formerly Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000) and previously served as chief financial officer of two other major multi-national corporations. |
| 2013-03-06 | Holdings of individual directors as of February 19, 2013 were as follows: Richard Karl Goeltz 323 shares. No technical background mentioned. |
| 2013-05-20 | Retired. Formerly Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000) and previously served as chief financial officer of two other major multi-national corporations. |
| 2014-05-21 | Retired. Formerly Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000) and previously served as chief financial officer of two other major multi-national corporations. Mr. Goeltz is a member of the Court of Governors of the London School of Economics and Political Science and Trustee of the American Academy in Berlin. |
| 2015-05-26 | Retired. Formerly Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000) and previously served as chief financial officer of two other major multi-national corporations. He is also a former Trustee of the American Academy in Berlin. Mr. Goeltz is a member of the Court of Governors of the London School of Economics and Political Science. |
| 2016-05-23 | Retired. Formerly Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000) and previously served as chief financial officer of two other major multi-national corporations. He is also a Trustee Emeritus of the American Academy in Berlin. |
| 2017-05-22 | Retired. Formerly Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000) and previously served as chief financial officer of two other major multi-national corporations. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2008-05-20 | Richard Karl Goeltz, 65 Nominee - Class I Consultant. Retired Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000). No compensation from Fund in 2007 fiscal year. |
| 2010-05-21 | Richard Karl Goeltz, 67 Director Since 2008 ...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. The Executive Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Goeltz, Strenger, Wadsworth and Walbröl... |
| 2011-05-17 | Richard Karl Goeltz, 68 Director Since 2008 Retired. Formerly, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000) and previously served as chief financial officer of two other major multi-national corporations. The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Cannon (Chair), Goeltz, Wadsworth, Wagner, Walbröl and Dr. Malt. The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Cannon, Goeltz and Wadsworth (Chair). The Executive Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Goeltz, Strenger, Wadsworth and Walbröl. 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: $12,583. |
| 2012-05-18 | Richard Karl Goeltz, 69 Director Since 2008 Retired. Formerly Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000) and previously served as chief financial officer of two other major multi-national corporations. Mr. Goeltz is a member of the Council and Court of Governors of the London School of Economics and Political Science and Trustee of the American Academy in Berlin. 3 Director of The Central Europe and Russia Fund, Inc. (since 2008) and The New Germany Fund, Inc. (since 1990). Independent Non-Executive Director of Aviva plc (financial services) and The Warnaco Group, Inc. (apparel). Formerly director of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and Delta Air Lines, Inc. (air transport). 4,000 The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth, Wagner, Walbröl and Dr. Malt, operates pursuant to a written charter. The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Bierbaum, Goeltz, Wadsworth (Chair) and Dr. Malt. The Executive Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz, Strenger, Wadsworth and Walbröl. The Nominating and Governance Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Burt, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth, Wagner, Walbröl (Deputy Chair) and Dr. Malt. 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: Richard Karl Goeltz $13,334 $40,000 |
| 2013-05-20 | Richard Karl Goeltz, 70 Director Since 2008 Retired. Formerly Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000)... The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth and Wagner and Dr. Malt... The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Bierbaum, Goeltz and Wadsworth (Chair) and Dr. Malt... The Executive Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz, Strenger and Wadsworth... 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... Richard Karl Goeltz $14,263. |
| 2014-05-21 | Richard Karl Goeltz, 71 Retired. Formerly Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000) and previously served as chief financial officer of two other major multi-national corporations. Mr. Goeltz is a member of the Court of Governors of the London School of Economics and Political Science and Trustee of the American Academy in Berlin. 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 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, www.dws-investments.com. 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 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. Richard Karl Goeltz $14,599 (CEE) $16,502 (EEA) $16,499 (GF) $47,600 (Total) |
| 2015-05-26 | Richard Karl Goeltz, 72 Retired. Formerly Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000) and previously served as chief financial officer of two other major multi-national corporations. He is also a former Trustee of the American Academy in Berlin. Mr. Goeltz is a member of the Court of Governors of the London School of Economics and Political Science. 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 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. Richard Karl Goeltz $ 16,496 (EEA) $ 15,584 (GF) $ 15,858 (CEE) $ 47,666 (Total) |
| 2016-05-23 | Richard Karl Goeltz, 73 Retired. Formerly Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000) and previously served as chief financial officer of two other major multi-national corporations. He is also a Trustee Emeritus of the American Academy in Berlin. Mr. Goeltz is a Honorary Fellow and member of the Court of Governors of the London School of Economics and Political Science. Continuing Class III Director since 2008 Aggregate Compensation from Fund: $10,560. Lead Independent Director; Chairman of Audit Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee. Member of Advisory Committee and Executive Committee. |
| 2017-05-22 | Richard Karl Goeltz, 74 Retired. Formerly Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000) and previously served as chief financial officer of two other major multi-national corporations. Formerly: Director of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (financial services) and Delta Air Lines, Inc. (air transport). He is also a Trustee Emeritus of the American Academy in Berlin. Mr. Goeltz is an Honorary Fellow and member of the Court of Governors of the London School of Economics and Political Science. Formerly: Director of Aviva plc (financial services); and The Warnaco Group, Inc. (apparel). Continuing Class I Director for CEE since 2008 Retiring as a Class III Director of EEE at the 2017 Annual Meeting. Retiring as a Class II Director of GF at the 2017 Annual Meeting. Mr. Richard Karl Goeltz, an Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee, serves as Lead Independent Director for each Fund and as such is available to act as liaison between the Independent Directors and management and to consult with the Chairman to the extent deemed appropriate. 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 Advisory Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Bierbaum, Dostmann (Chair), Goeltz and 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 Advisory Committee met two times during each Funds past fiscal year. 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. Richard Karl Goeltz $15,257 from EEA $6,525 from GF Total $43,775 from Fund Complex. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2001-05-14 | Former Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co., Group Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Board of Directors of National Westminster Bank Plc. (1992-1996). |
| 2002-05-14 | Richard Karl Goeltz, Director Since 1990. Consultant (since 2001). Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (1996-2000); Group Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Board of Directors of National Westminster Bank Plc. (1992-1996). |
| 2003-05-14 | Consultant. Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (1996-2000); Group Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Board of Directors of National Westminster Bank Plc. (1992-1996). |
| 2004-05-26 | Consultant. Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (1996-2000); Group Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Board of Directors of National Westminster Bank Plc. (1992-1996). |
| 2005-05-03 | Consultant. Retired Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000). Former Chief Financial Officer of National Westminster Bank Plc (1992-1996). |
| 2009-05-22 | Consultant. Retired Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000). Former Chief Financial Officer of National Westminster Bank Plc. (1992-1996). Former Executive Vice President — Finance (1986-1991) and Vice President — Finance (1976-1986) of The Seagram Company Ltd. |
| 2010-05-21 | Retired. Formerly, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000) and previously served as chief financial officer of two other major multi-national corporations. |
| 2011-05-17 | Retired. Formerly, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000) and previously served as chief financial officer of two other major multi-national corporations. |
| 2012-05-18 | Retired. Formerly Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000) and previously served as chief financial officer of two other major multi-national corporations. |
| 2013-05-20 | Retired. Formerly Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000) and previously served as chief financial officer of two other major multi-national corporations. |
| 2014-05-21 | Retired. Formerly Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000) and previously served as chief financial officer of two other major multi-national corporations. Mr. Goeltz is a member of the Court of Governors of the London School of Economics and Political Science and Trustee of the American Academy in Berlin. |
| 2015-05-26 | Retired. Formerly Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000) and previously served as chief financial officer of two other major multi-national corporations. |
| 2016-05-23 | Retired. Formerly Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000) and previously served as chief financial officer of two other major multi-national corporations. He is also a Trustee Emeritus of the American Academy in Berlin. Mr. Goeltz is a Honorary Fellow and member of the Court of Governors of the London School of Economics and Political Science. |
| 2017-05-22 | Retired. Formerly Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (financial services) (1996-2000) and previously served as chief financial officer of two other major multi-national corporations. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-08-30