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Allan, who ran Exel as Chief Executive Officer for more than 10 years, will be in charge of integrating the acquired business with Deutsche Post World Net's existing DHL Logistics Division and the combined unit's future business development. He will be located at Deutsche Post World Net's new logistics headquarters in Bracknell, near London. John Allan "We are extremely happy John accepted the task of running the logistics business. With him, we have gained an outstanding industry expert with broad management know-how who also is among the most respected business personalities in the industry," said Deutsche Post World Net Chief Executive Officer Klaus Zumwinkel. John Allan, CEO of the new logistics division, said, "I am flattered to have been offered a position on the Management Board and am looking forward to working with my new colleagues. Working together we are going to grow not just the biggest, but the best and most capable global logistics provider." Allan is taking over from Deutsche Post World Net Management Board Member Frank Appel, who for the past two years very successfully led the Logistics Division and was in charge of the Exel takeover negotiations and integration planning. Appel will assume responsibility for the newly created Global Corporate Services Corporate Division, which bundles group-wide global internal service functions such as procurement, legal, IT, real estate and finance operations. In addition, he will take over responsibility for Global Customer Solutions. Following is the future composition of Deutsche Post World Net's Board of Management: Klaus Zumwinkel (Chairman), Hans-Dieter Petram (Mail), Peter Kruse (DHL Express Europe), John Mullen (DHL Express Americas, Asia Pacific, EMA), Wulf von Schimmelmann (Financial Services), Walter Scheurle (Personnel), Edgar Ernst (Finance), Frank Appel (Global Corporate Services) and John Allan (DHL Logistics).Source: Press Release