Dietmar Dahmen is a globally renowned coach and speaker, known as the King of Change, Transformation and Future Success. As the Founder & Managing Director of Dietmar Dahmen Brainkicks GmbH, he shares his insights into business and inspires audiences at events. With over 20 years of marketing and advertising experience, Dietmar provides personalised keynotes and workshops to suit each audience's requirements.
After obtaining qualifications in economics and marketing, Dietmar started his career as a Strategic Planner with Lintas before moving into the creative industry, working as a Creative Director at DDB, Ogilvy and BBDO. Sharing his marketing and advertising knowledge, Dietmar became a Lecturer at the European Institute for Commercial Communications Education, whilst also building his own businesses, including Architects of you, earthback and advertising companies. Becoming a highly decorated creative, he joined the IBM company ecx.io as the Chief Innovation Officer. In 2019, he co-founded Fyooz, a community platform supporting brands, artists and talents. Today, Dietmar is the Managing Director of Dietmar Dahmen Brainkicks GmbH and an Honorary Member & Voice of Transformation of the Federal Association for AI Transformation in Germany.
Outside of his conventional roles, Dietmar is a member of the Creative Club Austria and Art Directors Club Germany. A trusted creative advisor, he is also an expert on disruption and future marketing for the European Association of Communication Agencies. Throughout his career, Dietmar has worked with a range of global leading brands including Adobe, Amazon, Audi, McDonald's and Nike.
Previously speaking at major international events, including the Malta Innovation Summit, NEXT Conference and TEDx, Dietmar delivers keynotes and workshops on topics including disruptive trends and upcoming technologies, the future of success, leadership and customer-centric sales & marketing. He also provides Bamm events, a unique speaking format with effects and production for special events and galas. If you are looking for a powerful marketing speaker who will motivate and inspire your guests, hire Dietmar today for your next event.
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Dietmar Dahmen's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Disruptive Trends & Upcoming Technologies
- Transformation
- The Future of Success
- Fear & Opportunities of Change
- Leadership
- Customer-Centric Sales & Marketing
- Sustainability
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events
“Thanks a lot for your contribution. The evaluations were fantastic.” - Maibirtt Moler, Computerworld Danemark
“I am so happy that you were able to present for our top leaders, they were SOOOOO inspired and I can tell you already that the evaluation is rated EXCELLENT. You really made them think and inspired in so many ways.” - Anja Andersen, Global Brand Manager, Maersk
“I can honestly say that it was as good as any Steve Jobs keynote from late 90’s /early 2000’s. I rated the talk 5 out of 4.” - Kristjan Kajur, Baltika Group
“I loved it (…) the most holistic presentations regarding media and consumption trending that I have ever seen.” - Jack Mortlock, Bauer Media
- 2025 - Honorary Member & Voice of Transformation of the Federal Association of AI Transformation in Germany
- 2020 - Founder & Managing Director of Dietmar Dahmen Brainkicks GmbH
- 2019 - Co-Founder of Fyooz
- 2013 - Co-Founder of earthback
- 2012 - Chief Innovation Officer at ecx.io
- 2011 - Co-Founder of Architects of You
- 2008 - Lecturer at European Institute for Commercial Communications Education
- 2008 - Chief Creative Officer at BBDO
- 2000 - Executive Creative Director at Ogilvy
- 1990 - Creative Director at DDB
How to hire Dietmar Dahmen
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Dietmar Dahmen for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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