Sustainability Expert Dr. Andreas Rickert Appointed Chief Impact Officer

DN Deutsche Nachhaltigkeit Expands Executive Board: Sustainability Expert Dr. Andreas Rickert Appointed Chief Impact Officer

Frankfurt am Main, 9 July 2025 – DN Deutsche Nachhaltigkeit AG (ISIN DE000A3DW408) is expanding its Executive Board with the appointment of Dr. Andreas Rickert, who will immediately assume the role of Chief Impact Officer. This strategic move underscores the company's strong positioning as a pure-play impact investor. Dr. Rickert is widely regarded as one of the leading figures in the impact sector. He brings extensive expertise in philanthropy, social impact, and private equity, alongside a strong professional network. His career includes roles at McKinsey, the World Bank, and the Bertelsmann Foundation. In 2010, he founded the non-profit think-and-do tank PHINEO, whose advisory board is supported by high-profile personalities. Dr. Rickert holds a degree in molecular biology, which he completed in part at the prestigious Stanford University in the United States. He also serves on several supervisory and advisory boards, is Chairman of the Federal Initiative for Impact Investing, and was a member of the German Federal Government's Council for Sustainable Development.

Ole Nixdorff, CEO of DN Deutsche Nachhaltigkeit, commented: “With Dr. Andreas Rickert as Chief Impact Officer, we are bringing a true thought leader from the German-speaking impact community on board. His appointment marks a significant milestone as we continue to execute our growth strategy as an impact investor and significantly expand our portfolio. We will benefit greatly from the expertise and robust network Andreas brings with him.”

About DN Deutsche Nachhaltigkeit

DN Deutsche Nachhaltigkeit AG invests in high-growth impact companies across future-oriented sectors such as AI, mobility, circular economy, nutrition, healthcare, and energy, and supports them on their path to successful public listings. As one of the leading advisors for IPOs and capital markets transactions, DN Deutsche Nachhaltigkeit connects fast-growing ESG companies with international institutional investors. The company pursues a sustainable and capital-market-relevant strategy and provides independent advice to its portfolio partners on all instruments of the capital market.

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