Deutsche Post AG Names Katrin Suder as New Supervisory Board Chair

Deutsche Post AG announced that Katrin Suder will succeed Nikolaus von Bomhard as Chairwoman of its Supervisory Board. The appointment is set to take effect following the Annual General Meeting on May 2, 2025.

Suder, 53, currently serves as a Supervisory Board member and advisory council member focusing on digital transformation and sustainable technologies. She was elected to the Supervisory Board on May 4, 2023. With a background in physics and expertise in artificial intelligence, Suder has worked as a management consultant at McKinsey and served as State Secretary at the German Federal Ministry of Defense. Additionally, she chaired the Digital Council of the German Federal Government.

Nikolaus von Bomhard, who has been a member of the Supervisory Board since 2016 and served as Chairman since 2018, will not seek re-election after two terms. During his tenure, von Bomhard also chaired the Executive Committee, Strategy and Sustainability Committee, Nomination Committee, and Mediation Committee, and was a member of the Staff Committee. He played a pivotal role in developing and implementing DHL Group’s strategy, enhancing the company’s global market position and profitability.

The Supervisory Board also endorsed the re-election of Ingrid Deltenre and Lawrence Rosen. Deltenre, 64, has been on the Supervisory Board since 2016 and is a member of the Executive Committee, Staff Committee, and Nomination Committee. Rosen, 66, has served on the Finance and Audit Committee since 2020. They will be proposed for continued terms at the Annual General Meeting.

Lord Deighton, Chairman of Heathrow Airport Holdings Ltd., expressed support for the leadership transition, highlighting the importance of strong governance in driving Deutsche Post’s future growth and sustainability initiatives.

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves, also remarked on the significance of the appointment, stating, “This leadership change underscores our commitment to fostering innovation and sustainable growth within key industries in the UK.”

The Annual General Meeting on May 2, 2025, will formally elect Katrin Suder as the new Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board, Ingrid Deltenre for a three-year term, and Lawrence Rosen for an additional four-year term.