Frank Appel is a top German manager. He was CEO of Deutsche Post for 15 years, making him the longest-serving head of a DAX-listed company. Frank Appel shaped an era at Deutsche Post. After his departure, he took over as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Telekom. Frank Appel... Read more
Frank Appel is a top German manager. He was CEO of Deutsche Post for 15 years, making him the longest-serving head of a DAX-listed company. Frank Appel shaped an era at Deutsche Post. After his departure, he took over as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Telekom.
Frank Appel (*1961) studied chemistry at the University of Munich after completing his A-levels and basic military service, graduating in 1989 with a degree in chemistry. Born in Hamburg, he gained his doctorate in neurobiology at ETH Zurich in 1993.
He began his professional career in 1993 at a German branch of McKinsey, where he became a member of the management board seven years later. In 2000, he moved to Deutsche Post AG as Head of Corporate Development. From 2002, he was a member of the Board of Management with responsibility for Global Business Services, global key account management and the operational management of the First Choice Group programme. In 2005, Frank Appel organised the takeover of the British logistics company Exel. Following the resignation of long-serving Post CEO Klaus Zumwinkel, Frank Appel was unanimously elected by the Supervisory Board as the new CEO of Deutsche Post AG in 2008. He was also Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Postbank from 2008 to 2010. He stepped down from his post at Deutsche Post in 2023, leaving behind a Group with record figures. The press wrote about Appel that he had diversified the world’s largest logistics group calmly and with a steady hand, never losing sight of the core business.
In 2018, the Annual General Meeting of Adidas AG elected Frank Appel to the Supervisory Board. He stepped down from this position after one year. In April 2022, Frank Appel was elected Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Telekom AG until 2026 and has been a member of the Supervisory Board of RWE since 2024.
You can book Frank Appel through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Frank 's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Frank Appel's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Frank tailored to your event.
Frank Appel speaks on Business & Management, Change, Digital, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Frank to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Frank Appel for events worldwide, subject to Frank 's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Frank Appel is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Frank can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Frank Appel on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Frank can offer.
Frank Appel delivers keynotes in English, German. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Frank Appel's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Change, Digital, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation. To get a clear sense of Frank 's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Frank Appel can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Change, Digital, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation is relevant. Details of Frank 's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Frank Appel is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Frank Appel, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Frank 's current availability for your dates.