Michel Deleuran

Michel Deleuran is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in international business. He has held senior roles in numerous countries, managing complex business and logistics issues, and in the process gaining a deep understanding of organizational and leadership dynamics. His substantial track record is highlighted by achievements in organizational development and business transformation.

Professional Focus

30+ years in international business, including 15+ in executive and senior management roles
Extensive multicultural experience from working in Europe as well as 20+ years in Qatar, Japan, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Egypt
Strong background in human resources
Board, C-level and senior functional roles, locally and internationally
Substantial background in organizational analysis and management development; certified and highly experienced in personal and organizational assessment tools
Speaker, presenter and communicator, capable of building consensus and productive relations between boards, executive management and other stakeholders
Fluent in English and Danish with working or basic knowledge in several other languages

Business Expertise

Partner in a firm that develops and applies solutions for linking business strategy with behaviour
Associate Partner in a management consulting firm that helps organisations initiate their strategies, providing tools and advice to evaluate human resources
Co-founder of a market-first online asset trading platform
Executive Vice President, Milaha Group, one of the largest maritime and logistics companies in the Middle East
Chief Executive, North Europe, Maersk Line, the world’s largest container shipping company
Group Senior Vice President, Maersk Line, head of Network & Product, responsible for strategic asset planning and yield
Chief Executive North East Asia, Maersk K.K. Japan
Managing Director, Maersk Group Thailand
President, Maersk Filipinas

Practice Membership

Global Industry Practices

Industrial

Global Cross Sector Practices

Human Resources

Additional Expertise

Infrastructure & Transportation
Supply Chain & Logistics
Offshore & Energy

Education & Certifications

Alumnus of Harvard Business School, The Wharton School and Columbia Business School, USA
Graduate, A.P. Moller - Maersk Shipping Academy, Denmark
Higher Commercial Examination, Copenhagen Business College

Affiliations & Awards

Chairman and Director of numerous company, external and joint venture boards in Qatar, France, Netherlands, Sweden, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Bangladesh and Indonesia
Honorary Consul to Denmark in Japan and the Republic of the Philippines

Featured Insights

Blog Post

People and Purpose: Twin Drivers for Success

In his latest blog post, David Thomas delves into the importance of people and purpose in today's business environment. He highlights how people are a top priority for executives globally and why HR representation at the board level is critical for ensuring people remain at the heart of decision-making.

Industry Insights

Simplifying the EU’s Green Subsidies

Cleantech firms in Europe must chart a convoluted course to secure government support, but a more efficient system for distributing funds is in the works.

Case Study

Interim CPO Optimizes Conditions and Liquidity Needs in Procurement

Interim CPO professionalizes the procurement department of a struggling mechanical engineering company, optimizes purchasing conditions and creates liquidity.

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