Speakers in Germany
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Matthias Bullmahn
Last position:
Member at Rotary – Passport Club Werderscher Markt
Yvonne Scheja
Last position:
Talk: Employer Branding: success factor for start-ups at ExciteLab HighTech Accelerator
- Talk as part of the accelerator program
Sebastian Stricker
Last position:
Freelance Consultant External Workforce Procurement at Carl Zeiss AG
- Sourcing contractors, temp labour and direct-search suppliers
- Advisor to procurement and HR on a change project
Andreas Gengler
Last position:
Senior Strategy Advisor Workstream Enablement at DATEV EG
- Designed a target operating model (including strategic mid-term planning and operational staffing) for the restructuring and capacity management process of the product workstreams to increase development efficiency, boost employee retention and improve profitability
- Integrated targeted incentives such as budget targets, contribution margin accounting and incentive schemes into the operating model
Stefan Rinderknecht
Last position:
Leadership Expert | Advisor | Mentor | Speaker
Expert in leadership, customer focus, and efficiency with more than 27 years of experience in leadership and transformation.
My approach builds trust, innovation, and clarity – and empowers teams to consistently align with their customers' needs and succeed in dynamic markets.
Markus Kollers
Last position:
Founder & Managing Director at Qrafto UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
- Founding and overall responsibility: Built a B2B SaaS platform for craft and construction businesses from the first line of code to the live launch with the first paying customer; solo founding including full establishment of the company and all business processes.
- Product and technology responsibility: Designed and developed the entire product.
- Infrastructure & DevOps: Managed a Kubernetes/Helm environment including CI/CD, monitoring, and security architecture; GDPR-compliant platform decisions and evaluation of EU-hosted LLM providers.
- Agentic coding as a productivity multiplier: Set up a productive multi-agent environment with Claude Code: up to eight parallel agents in isolated Git worktrees, Telegram-based remote control and monitoring, MCP integrations (e.g., Context7, Playwright for E2E tests), and a builder-critic pattern with custom slash commands (/research, /plan) and compressed project contexts. Result: development throughput on par with a small team while working solo.
- Go-to-market: Independently developed positioning, SEO and direct mail playbook, as well as target group analysis.
- Regulation & finance: Implemented e-invoicing requirements (ZUGFeRD/XRechnung), set up accounting and payment infrastructure, and managed funding and financing options.
Martina Peukert
Last position:
CEO / Producer at Programmaker Filmproduktion
- As a producer, I bring emotions to the screen and showcase your company in an unparalleled way.
- With my creative eye and technical know-how, I make your vision shine.
- Show the world who you are and what you have to offer.
- Let your audience dive into the captivating story your brand tells.
- Turn prospects into customers and boost your success.
Klemens Hofmaier
Last position:
Project Coordinator/PMO and Document Management Expert at DAX40 company in the energy sector
- Consolidation and standardization of time, cost, and status reports as well as the master schedule for multiple parallel construction projects
- Migration and maintenance of project-relevant data such as schedules, costs, and risks in the central project management tool
- Creation and analysis of reports to gain project insights
- Requesting, filing, and structured management of reports and plans in coordination with internal stakeholders according to internal guidelines
- Maintenance, tracking, and updating of task lists and Planner boards from internal project meetings
- Analysis of existing document structures (e.g., file shares, SharePoint, OneDrive) and development of a migration plan into a new SharePoint structure
- Co-development of the new DMS structure
- Planning and conducting training sessions for employees on using the new repository
Alexander Reyss
Last position:
Head of HR and Medical Training, HR Area Manager Business Unit: Sales Force Clinic at Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
- Established a leadership and sales manager training academy with a video and web-based training platform
- Led target and funding discussions and managed budget planning
- Introduced and conducted potential and management diagnostics
- Coached and trained managers and sales staff in strategic leadership and HR development for the business unit
- Outsourced HR processes and managed employee relations
- Managed a team of 15 HR business partners, trainers and coaches, providing support and challenge
Susanne Meyerdierks
Last position:
Senior Interim Recruiter; Consultant for Recruiting & Employer Branding; Speaker for Online Webinars at Selbständig
- Employer branding (internal and external, career pages, applicant tracking systems, job ads, findability)
- Candidate experience (recruiting processes, documents, candidate outreach, onboarding)
- Senior interim recruiting (point of contact, applicant handling, job ads, interviews, active sourcing)
- Speaker on the topics of employer branding and recruiting
Selected projects:
- Interim senior recruiter for an industrial group (worldwide, 24 hours/week): 360-degree recruiting for engineering, technical IT, specialists and managers, ad management, active search, online and on-site interviews, applicant handling, hiring of 15–20 employees per year, assignment of almost 3 years
- Interim senior recruiter for a tax advisory firm (6 locations, 70 employees): consulting on employer branding, career pages, job ads, wording, ad management, activating employee referrals, full recruiting, hiring of 20 employees in 4 months, increase in applicant inflow from 3–4 to 20–40 applicants/month
- Recruiting consulting for medium-sized companies with several branches (remote + on-site): status analysis, development and implementation of measures
- Consulting for medium-sized companies on career pages, job ads and external presentation (100% remote): status analysis, competitive comparison, suggested measures, support with implementation
Online webinar topics: employer branding; designing career pages optimally; effective job ads; candidate journey; successful active searching; digital talent acquisition
Philipp Großer
Last position:
Machine Learning Engineer at docmetric GmbH
- Analyzed patient data for various clients
- Developed complex analysis pipelines
- Performed quality assurance on methods
Alex Ischenko
Last position:
Public Speaker at WeAreDevelopers
- Participated as a public speaker regarding leadership and transformational topics at the WeAreDevelopers World Congress with 15 thousand visitors.
Vinita Silaparasetty
Last position:
Open Source Developer - Cohort 4 at Protocol Labs Dev Guild
- Selected as one of only 38 members accepted globally from 581 applicants.
- Brought data science & AI expertise into open-source Web3 ecosystems.
Dominic Multerer
Last position:
Interim Digital Business Lead / DVS Owner – Large Scale Segment at SMA Solar Technology AG
- Established SMA’s digital business unit in Large Scale targeting €100M+ incremental revenue
- Owned six mission-critical digital products across plant connectivity, asset monitoring and advanced analytics for PV, BESS and H2 infrastructures
- Architected and operationalized the global digital strategy to enhance €1B hardware core with scalable software monetization models
- Negotiated and launched a global strategic technology partnership with co-development roadmap and recurring revenue share framework
- Built and led a cross-functional team across product, engineering and commercial disciplines; aligned global executive stakeholders
Martin Kreienkamp
Last position:
Research Associate (50%) in the Department of Psychology at HMKW Hochschule für Medien, Kommunikation und Wirtschaft
- Teaching activities
- Management of the test library
- Supervision of theses
- Contributing to the online marketing department
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Speakers statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years
Position duration
3 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Human Resources, Project Management, Strategy
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Education
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Project Management, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
95%
Master's degree or higher
68%
Doctorate
26%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this role in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates for Speakers in Germany
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 26 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the role
What they deliver
A speaker turns a message into a clear live format. That can be a keynote, fireside chat, panel moderation, workshop opening or conference talk. Strong speakers adapt the content to the audience, the event goal and the time slot.
- Keynote scripts and live delivery
- Event talks for clients, partners or staff
- Panel moderation and Q&A handling
- Message framing for launches, summits and town halls
- Stage presence, timing and audience engagement
When to hire
Companies bring in a freelance speaker when the event needs a credible outside voice or when internal teams do not have time to build and rehearse the talk. This is common for leadership events, sales kick-offs, trade fairs, conferences and customer events in Germany.
It also helps when the topic is sensitive, technical or strategic. A good speaker can explain change, innovation, culture or market direction in a way that lands with both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Core strengths
A strong speaker is more than a good talker. Look for someone who can shape a message, read the room and stay calm on stage.
- Clear, structured storytelling
- Confident live delivery
- Audience-aware language
- Fast preparation from brief, notes or slides
- Adaptation for in-person, hybrid and virtual events
Many companies also search for a keynote speaker, conference speaker or moderator when they need this mix of message and stage skill.
Tools and formats
Speakers often work with slide decks, run-of-show notes, briefing documents, speaker coaching and event agendas. In Germany, they may also need to switch between English and German depending on the audience, the venue and the event team.
The best freelancers can handle executive messaging, technical explanations and live discussion formats without drifting off brief. They know when to simplify, when to go deeper and how to keep attention without sounding scripted.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Speakers — answered in short.
A speaker delivers a message in a live format that fits the event goal. That may be a keynote, a product introduction, a conference session or a moderated discussion. Good speakers also help shape the content before they step on stage.
Freelance support makes sense when the event needs an external voice, a specialist perspective or a polished live presence. It is also useful when the internal team is too busy to develop, rehearse and adapt the talk. Many companies hire a freelancer when the occasion is important and the message must land cleanly.
Look for strong structure, clear language and confident stage delivery. A good speaker can explain complex topics, handle questions and adjust to the audience in real time. For business events, preparation and message discipline matter as much as charisma.
Not always. A keynote speaker usually delivers a prepared talk with a clear point of view, while a moderator guides a discussion and keeps panelists on track. A presenter sits between those roles and focuses on explaining content, often with slides or a product story.
Most speakers need the event goal, audience profile, timing, key messages and the desired tone. They also need to know whether the talk is pure inspiration, expert content or a sales-facing message. If slides, product names or sensitive topics are involved, the brief should include those early.
Both models are common. A speaker can prepare and rehearse remotely, then appear on-site for the live event, or join a virtual session from anywhere. For events in Germany, on-site work is often preferred when audience interaction, stage presence or language nuance are important.
Ask for a short speaking sample, a past event outline or a video of a real live appearance. A strong keynote speaker can show clear structure, audience control and a message that fits the brief. You should also check how they prepare, handle questions and adapt content to different formats.
Clients in Germany often expect a clear brief, reliable timing and careful preparation. They may also want the speaker to align with internal messaging, local audience expectations and bilingual event needs. Clear communication before the event usually matters as much as the performance itself.
The average hourly rate for Speakers in Germany is 126 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,012 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Speakers in Germany, 95% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 68% hold at least a Master's degree, and 26% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Speakers in Germany have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Speakers in Germany are German (100%), English (96%), and Spanish (16%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Speakers in Germany are Professional Services (84%), Information Technology (72%), and Education (68%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Speakers in Germany are Human Resources (76%), Project Management (76%), and Strategy (72%).
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