5 Biggest Companies in Europe by Employees

3. Deutsche Post AG (ETR:DPW.DE)

Latest Employee Count Estimate: 554,975

Deutsche Post AG (ETR:DPW.DE) is one of the largest logistics companies in the world. As the name suggests, it is a German firm and was set up in 1490 – making it one of the oldest companies not only on our list but also in the world. Deutsche Post AG (ETR:DPW.DE) is headquartered in Bonn, Germany, and it has operations in nearly every continent in the world. Apart from delivering mail and packages, the firm also provides supply chain and logistics management services. The company is most commonly known through its DHL brand, and it is a direct successor to Germany’s state run mail service.