Joakim Thrane, Former DHL Express Latin America CEO, Joins CEO Coaching International to Enhance Leadership Coaching
Joakim "JT" Thrane has recently been appointed as a Partner and Coach at CEO Coaching International (CCI), a renowned coaching firm dedicated to supporting growth-oriented CEOs and entrepreneurs around the world. Thrane's career spans over three decades, during which he has amassed a wealth of experience in managing and scaling complex businesses across Europe and the Americas.
While leading DHL Express Latin America as CEO, Thrane oversaw a vast regional operation covering 16 countries, employing over 3,500 individuals. His tenure at DHL was marked by extraordinary achievements, including seven consecutive years of double-digit revenue growth and EBIT margins that exceeded 25%. He was also instrumental in fostering a strong performance culture, earning DHL recognition as the top workplace in Latin America by Great Place to Work.
Before his impactful role at DHL, Thrane held several prominent positions at Atos, serving as CEO for the South America division. His leadership journey has involved navigating large-scale transformations in operational, commercial, and customer experience realms, often across multiple countries. This background equips him with unique insights into the complexities that CEOs face today, particularly regarding organizational challenges, team alignment, and scalable execution.
Randy Dewey, the CEO of CEO Coaching International, expressed confidence in Thrane's abilities, noting the parallels between his extensive operational experience and the challenges faced by contemporary CEOs. "JT's depth of knowledge in building and leading billion-dollar operations across various cultures makes him a valuable asset for our clients," Dewey stated.
Thrane aims to leverage his exceptional career to help leaders focus on simplifying complexities, aligning their teams around critical priorities, enhancing operational efficiency, and promoting accountability—all without sacrificing speed or organizational culture. He emphasizes that helping businesses grow has always been his driving force. "Working closely with CEOs to tackle genuine growth challenges, refine execution, and amplify their impact motivates me immensely," said Thrane.
In addition to his professional pursuits, JT Thrane is actively involved with YPO (Young Presidents' Organization), a global community where leaders exchange insights on growth, leadership, and scaling organizations. Based in Fort Lauderdale, he enjoys golfing, traveling, and nurturing meaningful connections across international landscapes.
For those interested in connecting with Thrane, there will be opportunities for complimentary introductory calls. CCI works with CEOs and their leadership teams to drive exceptional results consistently, boasting a history of coaching over 2,000 CEOs across more than 100 industries and 90 countries. Clients of CCI have seen significant growth, with companies engaging with CCI for two years or more achieving an average revenue Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 22.8%, nearly double the U.S. average, alongside an EBITDA CAGR of 37.5%, almost three times the national average.
As Thrane embarks on this new chapter with CEO Coaching International, both he and the firm are poised to make a significant impact in the landscape of business leadership and coaching, transforming the leadership journeys of many across the globe.
For more information about CEO Coaching International and how leadership coaching can facilitate transformative growth, interested parties can visit their official website.