Frank Appel

Aufsichtsratsmitglied at RWE

📍 Cologne Bonn Region, Germany

Frank Appel is the Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Deutsche Telekom, following a 15-year tenure as CEO of Deutsche Post DHL Group. With a PhD in Neurobiology from ETH Zürich and a background as a management consultant, he also serves on the supervisory boards of RWE and Fresenius Group.

Outside of his corporate responsibilities, he is a passionate mountain biker and a curious traveler. His academic background remains a key personal interest, as he identifies as a neurobiology fan, blending physical activity with deep scientific curiosity in his personal time.

He began his career as a research scientist, holding a doctorate in neurobiology before transitioning into corporate leadership.

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Experience

31 Years

Current Role

Aufsichtsratsmitglied

Location

Cologne Bonn Region, Germany

Personality Overview

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Priorities

Topics Frank cares about

Globalization

He has publicly stated his firm belief in the power, benefits, and remarkable resilience of globalization, even amidst predictions of its decline.

Corporate Governance

As Chairman and member of several supervisory boards for major German corporations, he is deeply involved in long-term corporate strategy and oversight.

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Career

Work history

5-2024

Aufsichtsratsmitglied

RWE

4-2022

Chairman of the Supervisory Board Deutsche Telekom

Deutsche Telekom

5-2021

Member of the Supervisory board

Fresenius Group

7-2017

Verwaltungsrat und

Max-

2-2008 - 5-2023

CEO

DHL

In the press

Media appearances

Dr. Frank Appel new Chairman of the Supervisory Board. Featured in RWE Press Release

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RWE's Annual General Meeting elects new Supervisory Board members. Featured in RWE Press Release

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Education

1993

PhD.

ETH Zürich

1989

MSc.

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

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