Lead portfolio manager for The European Equity Fund, Inc., The New Germany Fund, Inc. and The Central Europe and Russia Fund, Inc.

Joined the Company in 1999, having served as senior portfolio manager for Global Equities and Global Sector head for Telecommunication, after 3 years of experience, including portfolio management at SEB Enskilda, Luxemburg and various positions at Dresdner Bank AG, Germany.

Masters Degree in International Business and Emerging Markets from the University of Trier, Germany/ University of Stirling, Scotland; Masters in International Finance from the Monterey Institute of International Studies.