Damla Hekimoğlu is a proven journalistic all-rounder: Whether in front of or behind the camera – the people-opener is versatile and plays a wide range of journalistic and thematic roles, including at virtual events and online conferences. Damla Hekimoğlu is news presenter for „Tagesschau24“ of ARD German Public Broadcasting where... Read more
Damla Hekimoğlu is a proven journalistic all-rounder: Whether in front of or behind the camera – the people-opener is versatile and plays a wide range of journalistic and thematic roles, including at virtual events and online conferences.
Damla Hekimoğlu is news presenter for „Tagesschau24“ of ARD German Public Broadcasting where she is covering breaking news and all kinds of newsworthy events. The ARD is with 22.000 employees one of the world’s largest broadcast organizations and Germany’s market leader in hard news, news magazines and documentaries. Damla is also working as a multilingual investigative journalist and reporter for the West German Broadcasting WDR. With her (live) reports, moderations and interviews, she has already stood in front of the cameras of PHOENIX of ARD and ZDF, WDR and the BBC. She reports on politics, world affairs and social events. For the german research cooperation WDR, NDR and Sueddeutsche Zeitung she is also involved in investigative research on a project-by-project basis.
She studied English and Romance languages and literature as well as Communication at Duesseldorf’s Heinrich-Heine-University, in which she holds a master’s degree.
As a board member of the Harvard Club Rhein-Main and founder of the international talk series “Harvard Club Talks”, she interviews high-profile guests from politics, business, science and society in both virtual and analog formats. She moderates intellectual panel discussions and talks in multilingual German, English and Turkish.
As the daughter of Turkish parents, Damla Hekimoğlu grew up in Germany and studied English and Romance languages and literature as well as Communication at Duesseldorf’s Heinrich-Heine-University, in which she holds a master’s degree with a study visit to Harvard University. She completed a journalistic apprenticeship program (Volontariat) at West German Broadcasting WDR in Cologne.
Damla Hekimoğlu is committed to volunteering for the education of our children. On the board of the Harvard Alumni Club in Rhine-Main and for foundations, she volunteers her time to promote media literacy and encourage young talent among socially disadvantaged children and young people.
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Damla Hekimoğlu's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Damla tailored to your event.
Damla Hekimoğlu speaks on Facilitators & Moderators. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Damla to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Damla Hekimoğlu for events worldwide, subject to Damla's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Damla Hekimoğlu is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Damla can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Damla Hekimoğlu on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Damla can offer.
Damla Hekimoğlu delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Damla Hekimoğlu's areas of expertise include Facilitators & Moderators. To get a clear sense of Damla's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Damla Hekimoğlu can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Facilitators & Moderators is relevant. Details of Damla's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Damla Hekimoğlu is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Damla Hekimoğlu, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Damla's current availability for your dates.