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Warning – attempted fraud

We have detected that fraudulent individuals are misusing the "DWS" trademark and the names of DWS employees on the internet and social media. These fraudsters are operating fake websites, Facebook pages, and WhatsApp groups. Please be aware that DWS does not have any Facebook Ambassador profiles or WhatsApp chats. If you receive any unexpected calls, messages, or emails claiming to be from DWS, exercise caution and do not make any payments or disclose personal information. We encourage you to report any suspicious activity to info@dws.com, including any relevant documents and the original fraudulent email. Additionally, if you believe you have been a victim of fraud, please notify your local authorities and take steps to protect yourself.

Aldo Cardoso

Independent shareholders’ representative

Biography

Year of birth: 1956
Nationality: French

Place of residence: Paris, France

Year of first appointment to the Supervisory Board: 2018
End of current appointment to the Supervisory Board: 2027

Education

1976 – 1979

Master of Business Administration, École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris, France

1976 – 1980

Master of Law, Universität Paris Panthéon-Sorbonne, France

Professional career

03/2017 – 06/2023

Chairman of the Board of Bureau Veritas SA, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France

2009 – 2016

Member of the Board of Directors, General Electric Corporate Finance Bank (GECFB), Paris, France

2008 – 2012

Member of the Board of Directors, Gecina, Paris, France

2007

Advisor to the Board of Directors, BearingPoint BV, Amsterdam, Netherlands

2006 – 2009

Member of the Board of Directors, Accor, Paris, France

2004 – 2017

Member of the Board of Directors, AXA Investment Managers, Paris, France

2004 – 2014

Member of the Board of Directors, Mobistar, Brüssel, Belgium

2004 – 2011

Member of the Board of Directors, Rhodia SA, Paris, France

2004 – 2005

Member of the Board of Directors, Penauille Polyservices, Paris, France

2003 – 2007

Member of the Board of Directors, Orange SA, Paris, France

2002 – 2003

Chairman of the Board of Directors, CEO of Andersen Worldwide

2000 – 2003

Chairman of the Board of Directors, Andersen Worldwide

1998 – 2002

Regional Managing Director for Western Europe France, Germany, Switzerland and Benelux

1998

Country Managing Director, Andersen France

1996 – 2003

Member of the Board of Directors, Andersen Worldwide SC, Genf, Schweiz/New York, USA

1996 – 1998

Managing Director Europe, Middle East, India and Africa audit and financial consulting, Arthur Andersen Group

1993 – 1996

Managing Director, audit and financial consulting France,  Arthur Andersen Group

1989 – 2003

Partner Andersen Worldwide SC, Paris, France

1979 – 1989

Financial Consultant and Auditor, Arthur Andersen Group

Principal occupation

  • Former Chairman of the Board of Bureau Veritas

Other supervisory board positions and directorships outside DWS Group

  • Director of Worldline SA and Chairman of the Audit Committee

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