With 12 years’ industry experience, Ferdinand Haas is now Head of Investment Specialists EMEA and APAC/Head of Product Strategy at DWS, formerly known as Deutsche Asset Management, having rejoined the company in 2006. Prior to his current role, Haas served as Global Head of Active Investment Specialists. Prior to rejoining the Deutsche group, he served as a managing director and member of the executive board at BCA AG. Previously, he was Head of Structured Solutions and Head of Applied Portfolio Research within the asset management division at Deutsche Bank. He holds a master's degree in business administration (with distinction) from Goethe University Frankfurt.