European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
CEO Lunch Series: Dr. Frank Appel, CEO, Deutsche Post DHL

Date: July 3rd, 2012
Venue: Westin Hotel, Shanghai
Fee: Member: RMB400/Nonmember: RMB500
The price includes a full buffet lunch.

The European Chamber, in association with the German Chamber, is delighted to invite you to an exclusive lunch presentation from Dr. Frank Appel, CEO, Deutsche Post DHL.

Today’s global business environment is complex and volatile, driven by the growing interconnectedness of the world’s economies and peoples. Chinese enterprises and multinationals in China are at the center of this changing world and face their own distinct challenges. 

In his presentation titled “Logistics in Unpredictable Times,” Dr. Appel will shed light on the macroeconomic and country-specific trends shaping the logistics landscape in China and around the globe. In sharing DHL’s answer to this strategic challenge, he will outline how the company is innovating to meet 21st century customer demands while maintaining its role as a socially responsible business. 

About Deutsche Post DHL
With revenues of €53 billion in 2011, Deutsche Post DHL is the world’s leading postal and logistics services group. About 470,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories form a global network focused on service, quality and sustainability. With its DHL brands, it is the global market leader in the logistics industry and “The Logistics company for the world”. DHL offers its expertise in international express, air and ocean freight, road and rail transportation and contract logistics to its customers. In addition, Deutsche Post, Germany's only universal provider of postal services, is part of the Group as well.

About Dr. Frank Appel

Dr. Frank Appel assumed the role of CEO of Deutsche Post DHL in 2008. He has been a Member of the Board of Management since 2002, and served as Head of Corporate Development from 2000-2002. Prior to joining Deutsche Post DHL, Dr. Appel was a Managing Partner at McKinsey & Co. in Frankfurt, Germany. He holds a MSc in chemistry from the University of Munich and holds a PhD in neurobiology from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.

Agenda

12:00 – 12:30 Buffet Lunch opens and registration
 
12:30 – 12:35 Welcome remarks by Mr. Piter de Jong. Vice President, European Chamber
 
12:35 – 13:15 Lunch Commence

13:15 - 14:00 Presentation by Dr. Frank Appel. CEO, Deutsche Post DHL
 
14:00 – 14:20 Q&A session
 
14:20 – 14:30 Closing words

Event Terms & Conditions

Please note that, though all are welcome to attend our events, we strongly recommend that you register online with us in advance so that we can keep you updated on any changes in the event schedule. From time to time, due to unforeseen circumstances we need to change the time or venue of an advertised event. So please do let us know by registering online if you plan to attend an event so that we can keep you informed.

To register for this event please register online by 18:00pm 2nd July. Please note that we will send you a registration confirmation. We require 24 hours notice for cancellations, no-shows who fail to cancel before this time will be invoiced for the event. Registrations done after the deadline will be accepted only if space permits and are charged an additional 50 RMB walk-in fee. For any further enquiries or registration, please contact us at cli@europeanchamber.com.cn

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