We are committed to being the best financial services provider in the world. Our breadth of experience, leading-edge capabilities and financial strength create value for all our stakeholders; clients, investors, employees, and ultimately society as a whole.

We have ambitious plans for the future. That's why we're continuing to strengthen the platform in Europe, intensifying our presence in the Americas and Asia Pacific and taking an active and increasing participation in the emerging markets such as China, Russia, India, and Latin America. Making this is a very exciting time to join Deutsche Bank.

Our prime objective is to hire the most intelligent, talented, highly qualified and motivated people from around the globe. We will invest in their development and their future because it is inextricably linked with our own: It is absolutely key to our success. Over 150 nations are represented in Deutsche Bank's staff, based in 76 countries. We embrace this talent and diversity; and will continue to build a unique team, with the richness and depth our clients have come to expect. I invite you to join us.

Dr. Josef Ackermann

Chairman of the Management Board and the Group Executive Committee