- Storytelling, social media and brand management
Why compelling stories are more crucial than ever and how organizations, institutions, and leaders can build visibility, trust, and influence.
- Leadership, power and responsibility
Drawing from decades of experience leading a major opinion-shaping medium, Kai Diekmann addresses leadership under pressure, loyalty, decision-making, and social responsibility.
Born in Ravensburg in 1964 and raised in Bielefeld, Kai Diekmann started his journalism career after completing training at the Axel Springer School of Journalism. He then held roles as parliamentary correspondent, political editor, and editor-in-chief before leading BILD from 2001 to 2015. After nearly thirty years at Axel Springer, he transitioned into entrepreneurship with StoryMachine, a communications agency for the digital era, alongside further roles as a consultant, author, and commentator on media, politics, and leadership.
Kai Diekmann frequently participates in conferences, media programs, and panel discussions, focusing on topics such as media transformation, social polarization, and geopolitical uncertainty.
Kai Diekmann is recognized as one of Germany’s most prominent media personalities.
Having served as the long-standing editor-in-chief of BILD, he influenced political and journalistic discourse in Germany for many years. Currently, he is an entrepreneur, founder, and advisor working at the crossroads of media, communication, digital transformation, and leadership. After departing from Axel Springer in 2017, he co-founded the communications agency StoryMachine in Berlin alongside Philipp Jessen. In 2023, he released his book ‘Ich war BILD’ (I was BILD), offering insights into power, media, and the workings of the Berlin Republic.
Kai Diekmann Lecture topics
- Media power and opinion forming
Kai Diekmann discusses how impactful headlines that influence a nation are created, exploring the dynamics of public opinion, political communication, and the evolution of traditional media.
- Digitalisation and transformation of media companies
He explains the strategies media companies must adopt today to transition from print products to digital brands, ensuring continued relevance, audience reach, and financial success.
- Storytelling, social media and brand management
Why compelling stories are more crucial than ever and how organizations, institutions, and leaders can build visibility, trust, and influence.
- Leadership, power and responsibility
Drawing from decades of experience leading a major opinion-shaping medium, Kai Diekmann addresses leadership under pressure, loyalty, decision-making, and social responsibility.
Born in Ravensburg in 1964 and raised in Bielefeld, Kai Diekmann started his journalism career after completing training at the Axel Springer School of Journalism. He then held roles as parliamentary correspondent, political editor, and editor-in-chief before leading BILD from 2001 to 2015. After nearly thirty years at Axel Springer, he transitioned into entrepreneurship with StoryMachine, a communications agency for the digital era, alongside further roles as a consultant, author, and commentator on media, politics, and leadership.
Kai Diekmann frequently participates in conferences, media programs, and panel discussions, focusing on topics such as media transformation, social polarization, and geopolitical uncertainty.
