DWS appoints Samantha Alexander as UK Country Officer

DWS today announced the appointment of Samantha Alexander as Country Officer for the UK, leading its UK-based operations. Samantha will perform this new function in addition to her existing role as Chief Operating Officer for the UK. In this new role, Samantha will join DWS’s EMEA Leadership Council, effective immediately.

Samantha is a longstanding DWS employee, having joined Deutsche Bank in 2011 as a Programme Manager in the Business Solutions Group and latterly in a Change Management leadership role within Client & Data Services. Samantha subsequently took on the role of Programme Manager for the Global Client Group at DWS, with responsibility for operational management of the sales teams in EMEA (excluding Germany).

Most recently Samantha is Chief Operating Officer for the UK at DWS, where she’s responsible for the operating environment of the UK business. Prior to joining Deutsche Bank and DWS, Samantha also held operational roles at various international banks.

In addition to her career achievements, Samantha is a vocal supporter of furthering Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in the asset management industry and across financial services more broadly.

As UK Country Officer, Samantha will be responsible for oversight of the UK and its contribution to DWS’s overall corporate strategy and working with multiple stakeholders including managing governance and interactions with regulators, and DWS’s relationship with key industry associations.

Samantha Alexander, Country Officer & COO for the UK, commented: “The UK showcases the diverse talent that DWS has across all investment capabilities and business lines, and is an important location for DWS, not only as a significant pool of talent but also as one of the largest capital markets globally. I look forward to continuing to support the business and our growth strategy as well as furthering our DE&I responsibilities”.

Samantha’s appointment is subject to the relevant regulatory approvals.

About DWS Group

DWS Group (DWS) with EUR 941bn of assets under management (as of 31 March 2024) aspires to be one of the world's leading asset managers. Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognized by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines.

We offer individuals and institutions access to our strong investment capabilities across all major liquid and illiquid asset classes as well as solutions aligned to growth trends. Our diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternatives asset management – as well as our deep environmental, social and governance focus – complement each other when creating targeted solutions for our clients. Our expertise and on-the-ground knowledge of our economists, research analysts and investment professionals are brought together in one consistent global CIO View, giving strategic guidance to our investment approach.

DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing. We understand that, both as a corporate as well as a trusted advisor to our clients, we have a crucial role in helping to navigate the transition to a more sustainable future. With approximately 4,600 employees in offices all over the world, we are local while being one global team. We are committed to acting on behalf of our clients and investing with their best interests at heart so that they can reach their financial goals, no matter what the future holds. With our entrepreneurial, collaborative spirit, we work every day to deliver outstanding investment results, in both good and challenging times to build the best foundation for our clients’ financial future.