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| 2017-03-31 | Mr. Burke, age 56, currently serves as an independent director for the Virtus mutual fund complex... Mr. Burke is the designated Audit Committee Financial Expert of the Board. Board committees: Audit Committee, Governance Committee. Director compensation: Donald C. Burke total compensation $171,667. |
| 2018-03-29 | Mr. Burke, age 57, currently serves as an independent director for the Virtus mutual fund complex... Director since 2011... Audit Committee Chair and Financial Expert... Governance Committee member... Total Compensation $189,917. |
| 2019-03-29 | Mr. Burke is the designated Audit Committee Financial Expert of the Board. Director Compensation Table2018 shows Donald C. Burke with total compensation of $195,000. He chairs the Audit Committee and serves on the Governance Committee. |
| 2020-03-31 | DONALD C. BURKE Director since 2011 Audit Committee 6 Chair Governance Committee Mr. Burke, age 59, currently serves as an independent director for the Virtus mutual fund complex and the Duff & Phelps closed-end funds complex. Prior to these roles, Mr. Burke served as an independent trustee for the Goldman Sachs mutual fund complex. In addition, from 2006 to 2010, Mr. Burke served as a trustee for numerous global funds that were advised by BlackRock, Inc. From 2006 to 2009, he was a managing director of BlackRock and served as the president and CEO of the BlackRock U.S. mutual funds. In this role, Mr. Maw was responsible for all of the accounting, tax and regulatory reporting requirements for over 300 open and closed-end mutual funds. Mr. Burke joined BlackRock in connection with the merger with Merrill Lynch Investment Managers ( 3MLIM 4), taking a lead role in the integration of the two firms 2 operating infrastructures. While at MLIM, Mr. Burke was the Head of Global Operations and Client Services and also served as the Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer ( 3CFO 4) of the MLIM mutual funds. He started his career with Deloitte & Touche LLP (formerly Deloitte Haskins & Sells). Mr. Burke is a certified public accountant and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Economics from the University of Delaware and a Master of Business Administration in Taxation from Pace University. Mr. Burke has held a number of leadership roles throughout his career including leading a global operations organization with employees located across four continents. He brings significant financial experience to the board from his years in public accounting and his role as the treasurer and CFO of numerous mutual funds. Mr. Burke is the designated Audit Committee Financial Expert of the Board. He has extensive board experience, having served on the audit, compliance, governance & nominating, and contract review committees of various boards. He has also served on a number of nonprofit boards. |
| 2021-03-31 | DONALD C. BURKE Director since 2011 Audit Committee 6 Chair Governance Committee Mr. Burke, age 60, currently serves as an independent director for the Virtus mutual fund complex and the Duff & Phelps closed-end funds complex. Prior to these roles, Mr. Burke served as an independent trustee for the Goldman Sachs mutual fund complex. In addition, from 2006 to 2010, Mr. Burke served as a trustee for numerous global funds that were advised by BlackRock, Inc. From 2006 to 2009, he was a managing director of BlackRock and served as the president and CEO of the BlackRock U.S. mutual funds. In this role, Mr. Burke was responsible for the accounting, tax and regulatory reporting requirements for over 300 open and closed-end mutual funds. Mr. Burke joined BlackRock in connection with the merger with Merrill Lynch Investment Managers ( 3MLIM 4), taking a lead role in the integration of the two firms 2 operating infrastructures. While at MLIM, Mr. Burke was the Head of Global Operations and Client Services and also served as the Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer ( 3CFO 4) of the MLIM mutual funds. He started his career with Deloitte & Touche LLP (formerly Deloitte Haskins & Sells). Mr. Burke is a certified public accountant and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Economics from the University of Delaware and a Master of Business Administration in Taxation from Pace University. Mr. Burke has held a number of leadership roles throughout his career including leading a global operations organization with employees located across four continents. He brings significant financial experience to the board from his years in public accounting and his role as the treasurer and CFO of numerous mutual funds. Mr. Burke is the designated Audit Committee Financial Expert of the Board. He has extensive board experience, having served on the audit, compliance, governance & nominating, and contract review committees of various boards. He has also served on a number of nonprofit boards. Director Compensation Table 6 2020 Donald C. Burke $ 120,534 $ 89,966 $ 210,500 |
| 2022-03-31 | DONALD C. BURKE Director since 2011 Audit Committee 6 Chair Governance Committee Mr. Burke, age 61, currently serves as an independent director for the Virtus mutual fund complex and the Duff 6 Phelps closed-end fund complex. |
| 2023-03-28 | Donald C. Burke INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR NOMINEE Age: 62 Tenure: 11 Years Committees: Audit (Chair), Governance, Board Vice Chair(effective May 11, 2023) Director Compensation Table — 2022 Donald C. Burke Total Compensation $238,000 |
| 2024-03-20 | Donald C. Burke INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR NOMINEE Age: 63 Tenure: 12 Years Committees: Vice Chair of the Board, Audit (Chair), Executive, Governance ... Director Compensation Table — 2023 ... Donald C. Burke ... Total Compensation ($) 261,667 |
| 2025-03-26 | Mr. Burke brings significant financial and accounting experience to the Board from his years in public accounting and his role as the treasurer and CFO of numerous mutual funds. |
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| 2015-05-07 | Donald C. Burke Age: 54 Director Nominee for term expiring in 2018; Director of DNP, DPG, DUC and DTF since July 2014 Retired since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006 4 portfolios overseen Director, Avista Corp. (energy company); Trustee, Goldman Sachs Fund Complex 2010-2014; Director, BlackRock Luxembourg and Cayman Funds 2006-2010 Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and CEO of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. Total compensation $16,715. |
| 2016-02-04 | Donald C. Burke Age: 55 Director Director of DNP, DPG, DUC and DTF since 2014; term expires 2018 Retired since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006 Director, Avista Corp. (energy company); Trustee, Goldman Sachs Fund Complex 2010-2014; Director, BlackRock Luxembourg and Cayman Funds 2006-2010 Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and Chief Executive Officer of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. Total Compensation: $84,000 |
| 2017-01-31 | Donald C. Burke Age: 56 Director Director of DNP, DPG, DUC and DTF since 2014; term expires 2018 ... The audit committee of the Board is comprised of all independent directors of each Fund ... Donald C. Burke compensation total $204,528. |
| 2018-01-30 | Donald C. Burke Age: 57 Director Nominee for term expiring in 2021; Director of DNP, DPG, DUC and DTF since 2014 Retired since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006 Director, Avista Corp. (energy company) since 2011; Trustee, Goldman Sachs Fund Complex 2010-2014; Director, BlackRock Luxembourg and Cayman Funds 2006-2010 Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and chief executive officer of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. Audit Committee Chairman. Total compensation from Fund Complex: $364,059.03. |
| 2019-01-22 | Donald C. Burke Age: 58 Director Director of DNP, DPG, DUC and DTF since 2014; term expires 2021 Retired since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006 Director, Avista Corp. (energy company); Trustee, Goldman Sachs Fund Complex 2010-2014; Director, BlackRock Luxembourg and Cayman Funds 2006-2010 Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and chief executive officer of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. Executive Committee member, Audit Committee Chairman. Aggregate compensation from Fund Complex: $372,000. |
| 2020-01-24 | Donald C. Burke Age: 59 Director Director of DNP, DPG and DTF since 2014; term expires 2021 Retired since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006 Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and chief executive officer of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. The executive committee of the Board is currently comprised of Mr. Vitale (Chairman), Mr. Burke, Ms. McNamara and Ms. Moran. The audit committee of the Board is currently comprised of all independent directors of the Funds (Mr. Burke, Chairman). Aggregate Compensation from Fund Complex Paid to Directors: $372,000. |
| 2021-01-22 | Donald C. Burke Age: 60 Director Nominee for term expiring in 2024; Director of DNP and DPG since 2014. Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds... The executive committee of the Board is currently comprised of Mr. Vitale (Chairman), Mr. Burke, Ms. McNamara and Ms. Moran... The audit committee of the Board is currently comprised of all independent directors of the Funds (Mr. Burke, Chairman)... Total Compensation from Fund Complex Paid to Directors: $372,000. |
| 2022-01-19 | Donald C. Burke Age: 61 Director Nominee for DTF term expiring in 2024; DNP and DPG term expires 2024; Director of DNP, DPG and DTF since 2014. Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and chief executive officer of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. The executive committee of the Board is currently comprised of Mr. Vitale (Chairman), Mr. Burke, Ms. McNamara and Ms. Moran, and has authority, with certain exceptions, to exercise the powers of the Board between Board meetings. The audit committee of the Board is currently comprised of all independent directors of the Funds (Mr. Burke, Chairman) and makes recommendations regarding the selection of each Fund's independent registered public accounting firm and meets with representatives of that accounting firm to determine the scope of and review the results of each audit and assists the Board in overseeing each Fund's accounting, auditing, financial reporting and internal control functions. The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation paid to each director by each Fund with respect to its most recently completed fiscal year and by the Fund Complex with respect to the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021. Donald C. Burke $ 72,809 $ 316,556 $ 405,599 |
| 2023-01-13 | Donald C. Burke Age: 62 Director Term expires 2024; Director of DNP, DPG and DTF since 2014. Private investor since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006 The executive committee of the Board is currently comprised of Mr. Vitale (Chairman), Mr. Burke, Ms. McNamara and Ms. Moran. The audit committee of the Board is currently comprised of all independent directors of the Funds (Mr. Burke, Chairman) and makes recommendations regarding the selection of each Fund’s independent registered public accounting firm and meets with representatives of that accounting firm to determine the scope of and review the results of each audit and assists the Board in overseeing each Fund’s accounting, auditing, financial reporting and internal control functions. |
| 2024-01-24 | Donald C. Burke Age: 63 Director Nominee for a term expiring 2027; Director of DNP, DPG and DTF since 2014. Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and chief executive officer of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. The executive committee of the Board is currently comprised of Mr. Vitale (Chair), Mr. Burke, Ms. McNamara and Ms. Moran. The audit committee of the Board is currently comprised of all independent directors of the Funds (Mr. Burke, Chair). The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation paid to each director by each Fund with respect to its most recently completed fiscal year and by the Fund Complex with respect to the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023. Donald C. Burke AggregateCompensationfrom DNP $ 0 AggregateCompensationfrom DPG $ 82,907 AggregateCompensationfrom DTF $ 0 AggregateCompensationfrom Other Fundsin Fund Complex $ 355,000 Total Compensationfrom Fund ComplexPaid to Directors $ 453,000. |
| 2025-01-24 | Donald C. Burke Age: 64 Director Term expires 2027; Director of DNP, DPG and DTF since 2014. Private investor since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006 Director, Avista Corp. (energy company); Trustee, Goldman Sachs Fund Complex 2010-2014; Director, BlackRock Luxembourg and Cayman Funds 2006-2010 Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and chief executive officer of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. |
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| 2015-05-07 | Donald C. Burke Age: 54 Director Nominee for term expiring in 2018; Director of DNP, DPG, DUC and DTF since July 2014 Retired since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006 4 portfolios overseen Director, Avista Corp. (energy company); Trustee, Goldman Sachs Fund Complex 2010-2014; Director, BlackRock Luxembourg and Cayman Funds 2006-2010 Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and CEO of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. Compensation: $16,715. |
| 2016-02-04 | Donald C. Burke Age: 55 Director Director of DNP, DPG, DUC and DTF since 2014; term expires 2018 Retired since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006 Director, Avista Corp. (energy company); Trustee, Goldman Sachs Fund Complex 2010-2014; Director, BlackRock Luxembourg and Cayman Funds 2006-2010 Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and Chief Executive Officer of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. |
| 2017-01-31 | Donald C. Burke Age: 56 Director Director of DNP, DPG, DUC and DTF since 2014; term expires 2018 Retired since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006 Director, Avista Corp. (energy company); Trustee, Goldman Sachs Fund Complex 2010-2014; Director, BlackRock Luxembourg and Cayman Funds 2006-2010 Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and chief executive officer of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. |
| 2018-01-30 | Donald C. Burke Age: 57 Director Nominee for term expiring in 2021; Director of DNP, DPG, DUC and DTF since 2014 Retired since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006 Director, Avista Corp. (energy company) since 2011; Trustee, Goldman Sachs Fund Complex 2010-2014; Director, BlackRock Luxembourg and Cayman Funds 2006-2010 Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and chief executive officer of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. Audit Committee Chairman. Total Compensation from Fund Complex Paid to Directors: $364,059.03. |
| 2019-01-22 | Donald C. Burke Age: 58 Director Director of DNP, DPG, DUC and DTF since 2014; term expires 2021 Retired since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006 Director, Avista Corp. (energy company); Trustee, Goldman Sachs Fund Complex 2010-2014; Director, BlackRock Luxembourg and Cayman Funds 2006-2010 Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and chief executive officer of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. Executive Committee, Audit Committee |
| 2020-01-24 | Donald C. Burke Age: 59 Director Director of DNP, DPG and DTF since 2014; term expires 2021 Retired since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006 Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and chief executive officer of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. The executive committee of the Board is currently comprised of Mr. Vitale (Chairman), Mr. Burke, Ms. McNamara and Ms. Moran. The audit committee of the Board is currently comprised of all independent directors of the Funds (Mr. Burke, Chairman). Aggregate Compensation from Fund Complex Paid to Directors: $372,000. |
| 2021-01-12 | Donald C. Burke Age: 60 Director Nominee for term expiring in 2024; Director since 2014 Private investor since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006 Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Director: 72 Director, Avista Corp. (energy company); Trustee, Goldman Sachs Fund Complex 2010-2014; Director, BlackRock Luxembourg and Cayman Funds 2006-2010 Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and chief executive officer of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. The executive committee of the Board is currently comprised of Mr. Vitale (Chairman), Mr. Burke, Ms. McNamara and Ms. Moran, and has authority, with certain exceptions, to exercise the powers of the Board between Board meetings. The audit committee of the Board is currently comprised of all independent directors of the Fund (Mr. Burke, Chairman) and makes recommendations regarding the selection of the Fund's independent registered public accounting firm and meets with representatives of that accounting firm to determine the scope of and review the results of each audit and assists the Board in overseeing the Fund's accounting, auditing, financial reporting and internal control functions. Aggregate Compensation from Fund Complex Paid to Directors: $372,000. |
| 2022-01-19 | Donald C. Burke Age: 61 Director Nominee for DTF term expiring in 2024; DNP and DPG term expires 2024; Director of DNP, DPG and DTF since 2014. Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and chief executive officer of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. The executive committee of the Board is currently comprised of Mr. Vitale (Chairman), Mr. Burke, Ms. McNamara and Ms. Moran, and has authority, with certain exceptions, to exercise the powers of the Board between Board meetings. The audit committee of the Board is currently comprised of all independent directors of the Funds (Mr. Burke, Chairman) and makes recommendations regarding the selection of each Fund's independent registered public accounting firm and meets with representatives of that accounting firm to determine the scope of and review the results of each audit and assists the Board in overseeing each Fund's accounting, auditing, financial reporting and internal control functions. The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation paid to each director by each Fund with respect to its most recently completed fiscal year and by the Fund Complex with respect to the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021. Donald C. Burke $ 72,809 $ 316,556 $ 405,599 |
| 2023-01-13 | Donald C. Burke Age: 62 Director Term expires 2024; Director of DNP, DPG and DTF since 2014. Private investor since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006 The executive committee of the Board is currently comprised of Mr. Vitale (Chairman), Mr. Burke, Ms. McNamara and Ms. Moran The audit committee of the Board is currently comprised of all independent directors of the Funds (Mr. Burke, Chairman) and makes recommendations regarding the selection of each Fund's independent registered public accounting firm and meets with representatives of that accounting firm to determine the scope of and review the results of each audit and assists the Board in overseeing each Fund's accounting, auditing, financial reporting and internal control functions. |
| 2024-01-24 | Donald C. Burke Age: 63 Director Nominee for a term expiring 2027; Director of DNP, DPG and DTF since 2014. Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and chief executive officer of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. The executive committee of the Board is currently comprised of Mr. Vitale (Chair), Mr. Burke, Ms. McNamara and Ms. Moran. The audit committee of the Board is currently comprised of all independent directors of the Funds (Mr. Burke, Chair). The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation paid to each director by each Fund with respect to its most recently completed fiscal year and by the Fund Complex with respect to the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023. Donald C. Burke Aggregate Compensation from DNP $ 0 Aggregate Compensation from DPG $ 82,907 Aggregate Compensation from DTF $ 0 Aggregate Compensation from Other Funds in Fund Complex $ 355,000 Total Compensation from Fund Complex Paid to Directors $ 453,000. |
| 2025-01-24 | Donald C. Burke Age: 64 Director Term expires 2027; Director of DNP, DPG and DTF since 2014. Private investor since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006 Director, Avista Corp. (energy company); Trustee, Goldman Sachs Fund Complex 2010-2014; Director, BlackRock Luxembourg and Cayman Funds 2006-2010 Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and chief executive officer of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. |
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| 2020-04-07 | Burke, Donald C.YOB: 1960Portfolios Overseen: 74 Class II Trustee of VGI since 2020, nominee for term expiring 2023 Class I Director of ZTR since 2020, term expires at the 2021 Annual Meeting Retired Director (since 2020), Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Midstream Energy Fund Inc.; Trustee (since 2016), Virtus Mutual Fund Family (56 portfolios), Virtus Variable Insurance Trust (8 portfolios) and Virtus Alternative Solutions Trust (3 portfolios); Director (since 2014) closed-end funds managed by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (4 funds); Director, Avista Corp. (energy company) (since 2011); Trustee, Goldman Sachs Fund Complex (2010 to 2014); and Director, BlackRock Luxembourg and Cayman Funds (2006 to 2010). The Audit Committee’s current members are Brian T. Zino, Chairman; Donald C. Burke; John R. Mallin; and Connie D. McDaniel. ... The following table provides information regarding the compensation of the Independent Directors, Advisory Board Members and Honorary Board Members for the year ended December 31, 2019. ... Donald C. Burke+ ... Total Compensation from the Funds and Fund Complex(1) $372,000.00 |
| 2021-04-09 | Burke, Donald C. YOB: 1960 Portfolios Overseen: 95 Class II Trustee of VGI since 2020, term expires at the 2023 Annual Meeting Class I Director of ZTR since 2020, nominee for term expiring 2024 Retired Trustee (since 2021), Virtus Investment Trust (13 portfolios) and Virtus Strategy Trust (12 portfolios); Director (since 2020), Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Midstream Energy Fund Inc. and Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.; Trustee (since 2020), Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund; Trustee (since 2016), Virtus Mutual Fund Family (54 portfolios), Virtus Variable Insurance Trust (8 portfolios) and Virtus Alternative Solutions Trust (2 portfolios); Director (since 2014), closed-end funds managed by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (3 funds); Director, Avista Corp. (energy company) (since 2011); Trustee, Goldman Sachs Fund Complex (2010 to 2014); and Director, BlackRock Luxembourg and Cayman Funds (2006 to 2010). Audit Committee. The Audit Committee’s current members are Donald C. Burke; John R. Mallin; Connie D. McDaniel, Chairperson; and Brian T. Zino. |
| 2022-04-12 | Donald C. Burke. YOB: 1960. Class II Trustee of VGI since 2020, term expires at the 2023 Annual Meeting. Class I Director of ZTR since 2020, term expires at the 2024 Annual Meeting. Private investor (since 2009). Formerly, President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds (2007 to 2009); Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (2006 to 2009); and Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (1990 to 2006). Trustee (since 2022), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund and Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund; Trustee (since 2021), The Merger Fund®, The Merger Fund® VL, Virtus Event Opportunities Trust (2 portfolios), Virtus Investment Trust (13 portfolios) and Virtus Strategy Trust (11 portfolios); Director (2020 to 2021), Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Midstream Energy Fund Inc.; Director (since 2020), Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.; Trustee (since 2020), Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund; Trustee (since 2016), Virtus Mutual Fund Family (61 portfolios), Virtus Variable Insurance Trust (8 portfolios) and Virtus Alternative Solutions Trust (2 portfolios); Director (since 2014) closed-end funds managed by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (3 funds); Director, Avista Corp. (energy company) (since 2011); Trustee, Goldman Sachs Fund Complex (2010 to 2014); and Director, BlackRock Luxembourg and Cayman Funds (2006 to 2010). Aggregate Compensation from the Funds: $14,969.29. |
| 2023-04-11 | Donald C. Burke. YOB: 1960. Class II Trustee of VGI since 2020, nominee for term expiring 2026. Class II Trustee of EDI since 2022, term expires at the 2024 Annual Meeting. Class I Director of ZTR since 2020, term expires at the 2024 Annual Meeting. Private investor (since 2009). Formerly, President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds (2007 to 2009); Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (2006 to 2009); and Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (1990 to 2006). Trustee (since 2022), Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund and Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund; Trustee (since 2021), The Merger Fund®, The Merger Fund® VL, Virtus Event Opportunities Trust (2 portfolios), Virtus Investment Trust (13 portfolios) and Virtus Strategy Trust (8 portfolios); Director (2020 to 2021), Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Midstream Energy Fund Inc.; Director (since 2020), Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.; Trustee (since 2020), Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund; Trustee (since 2016), Virtus Mutual Fund Family (57 portfolios), Virtus Variable Insurance Trust (8 portfolios) and Virtus Alternative Solutions Trust (2 portfolios); Director (since 2014) closed-end funds managed by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (3 funds); Director, Avista Corp. (energy company) (since 2011); Trustee, Goldman Sachs Fund Complex (2010 to 2014); and Director, BlackRock Luxembourg and Cayman Funds (2006 to 2010). Compensation total: $436,500. |
| 2024-04-09 | Donald C. Burke. YOB: 1960. Class II Trustee of AIO since 2023, nominee for term expiring 2027; Class II Trustee of NFJ since 2023, nominee for term expiring 2025; Class II Trustee of NIE since 2023, nominee for term expiring 2027; Class II Trustee of VGI since 2020, term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting; Class II Trustee of EDF since 2022, term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting; Class I Director of ZTR since 2020, nominee for term expiring 2027; Advisory Board Member of CBH, NCV, NCZ and ACV since 2023. Audit Committee Chair (AIO, NFJ, NIE only), Member (all Funds other than CBH, NCV, NCZ and ACV); Executive Committee Member; Contracts Committee Member. |
| 2025-04-08 | Donald C. Burke. Mr. Burke has extensive financial and business experience in the investment management industry. He was employed by BlackRock, Inc. (2006 to 2009) and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (1990 to 2006) where he held a number of roles, including Managing Director and President and Chief Executive Officer of the BlackRock U.S. mutual funds. In this role, Mr. Burke was responsible for the accounting, tax and regulatory reporting requirements for over 300 open- and closed-end funds. He also served as a trustee for numerous global funds that were advised by BlackRock, Inc. Mr. Burke currently serves as a director and Audit Committee Chairman of Avista Corp., a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. Mr. Burke started his career at Deloitte & Touche (formerly Deloitte Haskins & Sells) and is a certified public accountant. He has also served on a number of nonprofit boards. He is also a director/trustee of open-end and closed-end funds managed by the Adviser and its affiliates. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-12-06