Nicolas Schlotthauer, CEFA, is managing director and portfolio manager of Deutsche Asset Management. He joined Deutsche Asset Management in 2004 with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining, he served as a Currency Strategist at Deka Investments. Previously, he worked as a Senior Economist for Emerging Markets at DekaBank. He got his Master's Degree ("Diplom-Volkswirt") and PhD ("Dr. rer.pol.") in Economics, Julius Maximilian University of Wuerzburg.

Roland Gabert, Vice President. ■ Joined DWS in 2007. Prior to his current role, he served as a member of the currency team, with focus on emerging markets currencies. Before joining, he worked as an equity trader in international execution at BHF-Bank. ■ Emerging Markets Fixed Income Portfolio Manager: Frankfurt. ■ Completed Bank Training Program (“Bankkaufmann”) at BHF-Bank; Master’s Degree (”Diplom-Betriebswirt“) and MSc in Business Economics, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences.

Joined DWS in 2008 with eight years of industry experience. He is currently a lead portfolio manager for benchmark oriented emerging market sovereign strategies. Prior to his current role, he served as a Senior Portfolio Manager for Global Fixed Income and Head of the Cash CDO Business. Previously, he served as Head of Structured Credit and as Portfolio Manager for Corporate Bonds at Deka Investment GmbH. Master's Degree in Economics (“Diplom-Volkswirt”) from University of Freiburg; CFA Charterholder; Certified European Financial Analyst.