Airport operator Fraport has appointed Felix Toepsch as its new vice president of cargo development.
Toepsch’s appointment is immediate and he will be responsible for advancing the cargo business at Frankfurt Airport.
He has a degree in business administration and has worked for Fraport since 2013 across a range of roles focusing on business and process development as well as innovation.
Fraport chief operating officer Dietmar Focke said: “With Felix Toepsch, we’ve secured an experienced colleague who has years of experience at Frankfurt Airport and has built a wide network within the cargo community.
“In this important role, Felix Toepsch will be able to draw on his experience in business development, digitisation, and process optimisation to develop FRA further and drive growth opportunities in the cargo business.”
Since January 2023, Felix Toepsch has been executive director of Air Cargo Community Frankfurt, where he has worked closely with airfreight businesses and institutions and represented the interests of more than 115 companies that make up the Air Cargo Community Frankfurt.
“As part of his role, Felix Toepsch has backed the continued development of FRA as a leading European airfreight hub,” Fraport added in a press release.
“He has driven growth of the Air Cargo Community and has also been involved in implementing process and standardisation measures for airfreight at FRA.
“Examples include the introduction of a common-use truck slot booking system and the implementation of community-wide standards for cargo procedures. Beyond Fraport and the Air Cargo Community, Felix Toepsch has been active in industry associations at the German and European levels.”
The appointment comes as Fraport has plans to grow cargo volumes by over 50%, reaching approximately 3m tons of airfreight per year by 2040.
Facts Only
* Fraport appointed Felix Toepsch as its new vice president of cargo development.
* Toepsch is responsible for advancing the cargo business at Frankfurt Airport.
* Toepsch has a degree in business administration.
* Toepsch has worked for Fraport since 2013 in roles focusing on business and process development and innovation.
* Dietmar Focke stated Toepsch has experience at Frankfurt Airport and built a network in the cargo community.
* Toepsch was executive director of Air Cargo Community Frankfurt since January 2023.
* Toepsch represented the interests of more than 115 companies in the Air Cargo Community Frankfurt.
* Toepsch implemented a common-use truck slot booking system and community-wide cargo procedure standards at FRA.
* Fraport plans to grow cargo volumes by over 50%, targeting approximately 3 million tons of airfreight per year by 2040.
Executive Summary
Fraport has appointed Felix Toepsch as the new vice president of cargo development. This appointment is immediate and grants Toepsch responsibility for advancing the cargo business at Frankfurt Airport. Toepsch has a background in business administration and has worked at Fraport since 2013, focusing on business and process development and innovation. The Chief Operating Officer noted that Toepsch brings experience from Frankfurt Airport and a wide network within the cargo community. His role is intended to leverage his experience in business development, digitization, and process optimization to grow FRA and expand cargo business opportunities.
Furthermore, Toepsch previously served as executive director of Air Cargo Community Frankfurt since January 2023, where he represented over 115 airfreight companies. During this time, he supported the development of FRA as a European airfreight hub and implemented measures such as a common-use truck slot booking system and community-wide cargo procedure standards. This appointment aligns with Fraport's goal to grow cargo volumes by over 50%, aiming for approximately 3 million tons of airfreight annually by 2040.