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Important security note: Warning of attempted fraud in the name of DWS

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.

Mark McDonald

Managing Partner, Private Equity

Biography

Mark McDonald is Global Head of Private Equity at DWS. He is responsible for all aspects of the private equity business including business development, investments and fundraising and also sits on the firm’s Executive Committee for Alternatives. He joined DWS in 2017 from Credit Suisse, where he was global head of secondary advisory. Mark has over 21 years of experience, including 18 years in private equity with Barclays Capital, 3i, Keyhaven Capital Partners and Pomona Capital; where he led EMEA and sat on the boards of various underlying investment partnerships. He holds an MBA from SDA Bocconi and a BA (hons) degree in Economics and Politics from the University of Leeds.

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