Bo Henriksen is a Danish football coach and former professional player who is currently head coach of 1. FSV Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga.
Born on 7 February 1975 in Roskilde, Denmark, Bo began his playing career at OB and later played for clubs such as Herfølge BK, with whom he won the Danish championship in 2000, and Kidderminster Harriers in England.
After his playing career, Bo switched to coaching and took over the management of Brønshøj BK in 2007, followed by spells at AC Horsens and FC Midtjylland. He won the Danish Cup with Midtjylland in 2022. In October 2022, he became head coach of FC Zurich and led the club from a difficult situation to an impressive series of successes. He has been on the Mainz 05 touchline since February 2024 and has transformed the club from a relegation candidate to a contender for the European places in a short space of time.
Bo Henrikson lecture topics
- From relegation candidate to European contender: How passion and leadership can transform teams
An insight into the success strategies of a football coach who inspires teams to surpass themselves.
- Team spirit, motivation and courage: what companies can learn about leadership from a football coach
Bo Henriksen explains how emotional leadership behaviour and team building create sustainable success – on and off the pitch.
- Decisions under pressure: Success strategies from the world of professional football
Learn how to remain resolute in critical situations, lead teams through crises and achieve big goals.
Bo is known for his courageous and emotional leadership style, which inspires both players and fans. His ability to motivate teams and get the best out of them makes him a sought-after speaker on topics such as leadership, motivation and team building.
In his talks, he shares valuable insights from his coaching career and teaches how to overcome challenges and achieve success through passion and determination.