Frank Appel
Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO 2008-2023); current Chairman of Supervisory Board, Deutsche Telekom AG, DHL Group · Germany
Frank Appel is the CEO of DHL Group (DPW). Appel is based in Germany. Earlier roles include positions at Deutsche Post AG. Appel was born in 1961 in Hamburg and educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.
German manager born in Hamburg in 1961. Earned MSc in Chemistry from University of Munich (1989) and PhD in Neurobiology from ETH Zurich (1993). Joined McKinsey & Co. in 1993, became partner in 1999, then joined Deutsche Post in 2000 as Managing Director of Corporate Development, rising to CEO in 2008 for 15 years before stepping down in 2023.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Frank Appel's transition from leading Deutsche Post DHL Group to a supervisory role at Deutsche Telekom, where Appel became chairman of the supervisory board following the announcement of a succession plan at the telecom company. The headlines document Appel's departure from Deutsche Post in late 2021, with Tobias Meyer named as the incoming group CEO, marking a significant leadership transition at the logistics and postal company.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- July 29, 1961 · Hamburg
- Citizenship
- Germany
- Education
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
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Frank Appel: FAQ
- Who is Frank Appel?
- Frank Appel is the Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO 2008-2023); current Chairman of Supervisory Board, Deutsche Telekom AG of DHL Group, based in Germany.
- What company does Frank Appel lead?
- Frank Appel is CEO of DHL Group.
- Where did Frank Appel work previously?
- Earlier roles include Deutsche Post AG (CEO, until 2023).
- Where was Frank Appel educated?
- Frank Appel studied at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.