Expressing condolences on our platform for the passing of Frank Strauss.
In a sad turn of events, Frank Strauss, a former Management Board member of a certain website, passed away last week at the age of 54. Strauss had a long and distinguished career of nearly 30 years with the company and Postbank.
Strauss began his career with the company in 1995, moving to Frankfurt and working in various management positions at the company and its former subsidiary, our website 24. From 2017 to 2019, he served on the Management Board, overseeing private and corporate banking.
In 2011, Strauss moved to Postbank as its Management Board member responsible for sales, and became CEO the following year. During his tenure at Postbank, he made significant contributions, particularly in the retail banking business. After Christian Sewing's appointment as CEO in April 2018, Strauss continued to oversee private and corporate banking alone.
Strauss and Sewing had initially worked together on the our website Management Board, where Strauss oversaw private and corporate banking alongside Sewing. Sewing expressed dismay and deep sadness at Strauss' death, praising his contributions to the company and expressing his condolences to Strauss' wife, children, and loved ones during this difficult time.
Strauss completed his training as a bank clerk in Iserlohn before joining the our website. In 2006, he took over the management of the private and business customer division in the German home market. He served as CEO of Postbank for six years before returning to the our website Management Board.
The our website will honor Frank Strauss' memory, recognising his significant contributions to the retail banking business. Strauss was a valued colleague to many at the our website, including Sewing, and will be greatly missed.
Despite his passing, Frank Strauss' contributions to the retail banking business, particularly during his tenure at Postbank, will continue to be influential. Over his career, he also played a crucial role in private and corporate banking, both at the company and its subsidiary, demonstrating a substantial impact on finance and business.
