Diversity as a corporate asset

"We must strengthen further our culture and include all aspects of diversity. Thereby we must not tolerate any behaviour that might damage the performance or reputation of the Bank."

Dr. Josef Ackermann, Spokesman of the Management Board at Deutsche Bank`s Management Conference in September 2005.

Diversity management means to create a working environment that does not exclude anybody and where all employees can develop their whole potential. Diverse teams contribute to the enhancement of the company's performance. They are a fundamental component of a reliable and output-focused employee policy that strengthens shareholder value and generates higher profitability.

Goals of our diversity initiatives

  • Diversity awareness: Creating awareness of the meaning of diversity as an integral element of our corporate strategy
  • Diversity of talents: Enhancing the effectiveness of teams by recruiting and developing a diverse pool of people
  • Working environment: Creating a working environment where each individual and team as a whole can perform at their best
  • Diversity leader: Acting as a role-model in both the financial sector (and all other sectors)
  • Leadership: Strengthening the responsibility of our executives and integrating diversity in their leadership behaviour


Diversity in our corporate values

Diversity reflects a business attitude. An attitude which encompasses tolerance, open-mindedness and a willingness to a positive personal growth throughout the stages of business-life. It is this attitude which Deutsche Bank wants to see and support in its employees and which is fundamental to our values.

Diversity adds to our corporate values and is critical to Deutsche Bank's change agenda:

  • Customer Focus: Our clients are becoming more global and diverse
  • Innovation: Diversity breeds creativity
  • Trust: Diversity is about fairness and honesty
  • Performance: A result-oriented culture supports diversity
  • Teamwork: Diverse Deutsche Bank businesses and people work together

Diversity increases business success

"Diversity management means to benefit from competitive advantages, to develop new markets and client groups, and to provide solutions according to customers' needs.

Deutsche Bank is convinced that it is worthwhile to invest in the diversity of its employees, because it's the foundation for innovative solutions for our clients.

Global Diversity, in cooperation with the business lines, arranges global initiatives to increase the awareness of diversity and to change the company's culture towards a working environment without prejudices. These initiatives include diversity training for managers, mentoring of high potential women and a strategic partnership with graduate recruitment."

Karen Meyer, Senior HR Manager