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| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 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 is paid by the Fund to Directors who are interested persons of the Fund or of any entity of the Deutsche Bank Group or to officers. |
| 2009-05-22 | Richard Karl Goeltz, 66 Director Since 2008 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. 3 Director of The European Equity 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). Member of the Court of Governors of the London School of Economics and Political Science. The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Cannon, Goeltz and Wadsworth and Dr. Trömel, makes recommendations to the full Board with respect to the Management Agreement between the Fund and Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc., and the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and Deutsche Asset Management International GmbH. The Executive Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Goeltz, Strenger, Wadsworth and Walbröl, 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 Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Goeltz, Wadsworth and Walbröl and Dr. Trömel. |
| 2010-05-21 | Richard Karl Goeltz, 67 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 and 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: $0. |
| 2011-05-17 | Richard Karl Goeltz, 68 Director Since 2008 ... The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Cannon (Chair), Goeltz, Wadsworth and 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... The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010... Richard Karl Goeltz $5,834 from Fund. |
| 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. The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth and Walbrf6l and Dr. Malt, operates pursuant to a written charter. The Advisory Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Bierbaum, Goeltz, Wadsworth (Chair) and Dr. Malt, makes recommendations to the full Board with respect to the Administration Agreement between the Fund and Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc., and the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and Deutsche Asset Management International GmbH. The Executive Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz, Strenger, Wadsworth and Walbrf6l, 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 is currently comprised of Messrs. Burt, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth and Walbrf6l (Deputy Chair) and Dr. Malt. The following table sets forth (a) the aggregate compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended October 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 or Nominee for Director who is not an interested person of the Fund, and (ii) for all such Directors as a group: Richard Karl Goeltz $13,333 $40,000 |
| 2013-03-06 | Holdings of individual directors as of February 19, 2013 were as follows: Richard Karl Goeltz 323 shares. |
| 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) 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. |
| 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 Board of Directors has determined that each member of the Audit Committee is financially literate and has determined that Messrs. Goeltz, Wadsworth and Wagner meet the requirements for an audit committee financial expert under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Although the Board has determined that all three meet the requirements for an audit committee financial expert, their responsibilities are the same as those of the other audit committee members. Mr. 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 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) Total $47,600 |
| 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. Committees: Audit Committee (Chair), Nominating and Governance Committee (Chair), Advisory Committee. Compensation: $47,666 from Fund Complex. |
| 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. Director of The European Equity Fund, Inc. (since 2008); formerly: Independent Non-Executive Director of Aviva plc (financial services); Director of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Delta Air Lines, Inc. (air transport) and The Warnaco Group, Inc. (apparel). Nominee as Class I Director for CEE to serve until 2019 Annual Meeting, Class I Director since 2008. Continuing Class II Director for GF since 1990. Shares of Common Stock Beneficially Owned at March 31, 2016: CEE: 450, GF: 12,104. Compensation: $45,130. Committees: Audit Committee, Advisory Committee, Executive Committee, Nominating and Governance 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. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 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. |
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| 2001-05-14 | 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. The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000, and from the Fund and such other funds for the year ended December 31, 2000, for each Director who is not an interested person of the Fund, and for all such Directors as a group: Richard Karl Goeltz 14,250 14,250 The Board of Directors presently has an Audit Committee composed of Messrs. Cannon, Goeltz and Wadsworth. The Audit Committee makes recommendations to the full Board with respect to the engagement of independent accountants and reviews with the independent accountants the plan and results of the audit engagement and matters having a material effect upon the Fund's financial operations. The Audit Committee met three times during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000. In addition, the Board has an Advisory Committee composed of Messrs. Cannon, Goeltz and Wadsworth. The Advisory Committee makes recommendations to the full Board with respect to the Management Agreement between the Fund and Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown Inc. and the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and DeAM. The Advisory Committee met once during the past fiscal year. The members of the Executive Committee are Messrs. Cannon, Goeltz, Strenger and Wadsworth. The Executive Committee has the authority to act for the Board on all matters between meetings of the Board. |
| 2002-05-14 | The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001, and from the Fund and such other funds for the year ended December 31, 2001, for each Director who is not an interested person of the Fund, and for all such Directors as a group: Aggregate Compensation Total Compensation Name of Director From Fund From Fund Complex ---------------- ---------------------- ------------------- Richard Karl Goeltz 12,750 12,750 No compensation is paid by the Fund to Directors or officers who are interested persons of the Fund or of any entity of the Deutsche Bank Group. |
| 2003-05-14 | Richard Karl Goeltz, 60, Director. 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). The Board of Directors presently has an audit committee composed of Messrs. Cannon, Goeltz and Wadsworth. The Advisory Committee is composed of Messrs. Cannon, Goeltz and Wadsworth. The Executive Committee members are Messrs. Cannon, Goeltz, Strenger and Wadsworth. The Nominating Committee members are Messrs. Cannon, Goeltz, Tromel and Wadsworth. Aggregate compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002 was $14,250. |
| 2004-05-26 | Richard Karl Goeltz, 61, Director Since 1990, Consultant. Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co. (1996-2000) ... The Advisory Committee, comprising Messrs. Cannon, Goeltz, Matz, Tromel and Wadsworth ... The Executive Committee, comprising Messrs. Cannon, Goeltz, Strenger and Wadsworth ... The Nominating Committee, comprising Messrs. Cannon, Goeltz, Tromel and Wadsworth ... Richard Karl Goeltz compensation from Fund: $15,000. |
| 2005-05-03 | Richard Karl Goeltz, 62, Director Since 1990 Consultant. Member of the Advisory, Executive and Nominating Committees. Compensation: $15,000. |
| 2008-05-20 | Richard Karl Goeltz, 65 Director Since 1990 Consultant. Compensation: $19,000 from Fund Complex. Committees: Advisory Committee, Executive Committee, Nominating Committee. |
| 2009-05-22 | Richard Karl Goeltz, 66 Director Since 1990 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. Director of The European Equity Fund, Inc. (since 2008) and The Central Europe and Russia Fund, Inc. (since 2008). Member of the Advisory Committee, Executive Committee, and Nominating Committee. Aggregate Compensation from Fund Complex: $13,750. |
| 2010-05-21 | Richard Karl Goeltz, 67 Director Since 1990 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 Court of Governors of the London School of Economics and Political Science, Trustee of the American Academy in Berlin and of other charitable organizations. The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Cannon (Chair), Goeltz, Wadsworth, Wagner and Walbröl and Drs. Malt and Trömel, operates pursuant to a written charter. The Nominating and Governance Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth and Walbröl and Dr. Trömel. |
| 2011-05-17 | The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Cannon (Chair), Goeltz, Wadsworth, Wagner and Walbröl and Drs. Malt and Trömel... The Nominating and Governance Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Burt, Cannon, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth and Walbröl and Dr. Trömel... Richard Karl Goeltz $ 12,583 from Fund. |
| 2012-05-18 | Richard Karl Goeltz, 69 Director Since 1990 ... The Audit Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth, Wagner and Walbröl and Dr. Malt... The Nominating and Governance Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Burt, Goeltz (Chair), Wadsworth, Wagner and Walbröl (Deputy Chair)... The Executive Committee, currently comprising Messrs. Burt, Goeltz, Strenger, Wadsworth and Walbröl... The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation from the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011... Richard Karl Goeltz $13,333 total compensation from Fund. |
| 2013-05-20 | Richard Karl Goeltz, 70 Director Since 1990 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. He is Chair of the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee, and member of the Advisory Committee. |
| 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. Formerly: Independent Non-Executive Director of Aviva plc (financial services); Director of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Delta Air Lines, Inc. (air transport) and The Warnaco Group, Inc. (apparel). Continuing Class I Director for CEE since 2008 Nominee as Class III Director for EEA to serve until 2017 Annual Meeting; Class III Director since 2008 Nominee as Class II Director for GF to serve until 2017 Annual Meeting; Class II Director since 1990 CEE: 287 EEA: 4,090 GF: 15,565 ...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 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 Board of Directors has determined that each member of the Audit Committee is financially literate and has determined that Messrs. Goeltz, Wadsworth and Wagner meet the requirements for an audit committee financial expert under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). ...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 $ 16,502 $ 16,499 $ 47,600 |
| 2015-05-26 | Richard Karl Goeltz, 72, Retired. Formerly Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of American Express Co... Continuing Class I Director for CEE since 2008, Continuing Class III Director for EEA since 2008, Continuing Class II Director for GF since 1990... Compensation: $47,666 |
| 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. Director of The European Equity Fund, Inc. (since 2008); formerly: Independent Non-Executive Director of Aviva plc (financial services); Director of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Delta Air Lines, Inc. (air transport) and The Warnaco Group, Inc. (apparel). Nominee as Class I Director for CEE to serve until 2019 Annual Meeting, Class I Director since 2008 Continuing Class II Director for GF since 1990 CEE: 450 GF: 12,104 Lead Independent Director for each Fund; Chairman of the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee Total Compensation: $45,130 |
| 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. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-02-03