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Niki Frank

CEO Asia Pacific at DHL Global Forwarding

DHLSingapore, Singapore

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Experience27+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

CEO Asia Pacific at DHL Global Forwarding, Former CEO South Asia & India, SVP Global Business Strategy with DHL Global Forwarding, Freight and Strategy consultant with the The Boston Consulting Group; consistent top-performer with “outstanding” rating (top 10% among peers); Master of Economics from University of Maastricht • Profound knowledge of Logistics Industry with experience along the entire value chain • International work experience in India, EU, Russia and Latin America • Intellectual thought leader with excellent analytical skills and first-line business judgement • Strong drive towards value creation and impact with proven track-record in P&L management • Vast experience in project management and stakeholder management • Strong leadership skills and proven team player • Effective, fact-based communicator with strong interpersonal skills • Passionate people developer and “coach” • Seasoned recruiter with over 100 recruiting interviews • Fluent in German, English and Spanish; advanced knowledge of French • Specialties: Logistics, Strategy development, People management

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • DHLCurrent
    Jun 2019–Present· 7 yrs 3 mos
    • Chief Executive Officer, Asia PacificCurrent
      Jul 2023–Present
    • CEO South Asia
      2021–Jul 2023
    • CEO India
      Jun 2019–Jul 2023
  • 2012–May 2019· 7 yrs 4 mos
    • Senior Vice President Global Business Strategy DHL Global Forwarding, Freight
      Apr 2014–May 2019
    • Vice President, Corporate Strategy
      2012–Mar 2014
  • Nov 2005–Dec 2011· 6 yrs 1 mo
    • Principal
      Nov 2010–Dec 2011
    • Leader, Project Management
      2009–Dec 2009
    • Consultant, Professional Services
      Nov 2005–Dec 2008
  • Feb 2005–Apr 2005· 2 mos
    • Visiting Associate
      Feb 2005–Apr 2005
  • 2004–Mar 2004· 2 mos
    • Research Assistant
      2004–Mar 2004
  • May 2002–Dec 2003· 1 yr 7 mos
    • Research Assistant
      May 2002–Dec 2003
  • Aug 1999–Aug 2001· 2 yrs
    • IT Assistant
      Jul 2001–Aug 2001
    • Apprenticeship
      Aug 1999–Jun 2001
  • May 1999–Jun 1999· 1 mo
    • Intern, Various Departments
      May 1999–Jun 1999

Education

Master of Economics

Money & Banking, International Competition Policy

Universiteit Maastricht

International Management

University of Buenos Aires

Economics

RWTH Aachen University

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Change ManagementLatin AmericaCorporate FinanceRestructuringFinancial ModelingMarket EntryMergers & AcquisitionsCorporate DevelopmentManagement ConsultingEmerging MarketsInnovation ManagementStrategyDue DiligenceAutomotiveStrategic ConsultingBusiness StrategyPrivate EquityEntrepreneurshipStrategy DevelopmentMergers