Dirk Hensen is a seasoned communications professional with over 20 years of experience in international public relations, corporate communications, and public affairs. He has worked with top global brands such as Twitter, PayPal, Yahoo!, and Shell, as well as start-up companies. Hensen has extensive experience in online/digital, sports, gaming industries, and international media relations, which makes him a highly recognized leader.

He has a degree in American Government and Politics, Journalism, and Politics from the University of Hamburg, and is highly proficient in crisis communications, issues management, reputation management, story-telling, PR strategist, media training, executive communications and executive coaching, experienced press officer, public affairs, and EMEA communications.

Dirk has held several executive positions, including Director Group Communications Bahlsen Group, Principal at Enable2Grow, Communications & Strategy Consulting at Self-employed, Director Communications & Public Affairs at Goodgame Studios, Head of Communications/Public Affairs Twitter Germany, Head of Communications at PayPal Germany GmbH, Head of Communications at VZnet Netzwerke Ltd. Berlin, Germany, International PR Manager Yahoo! FIFA Sponsorship, PR Officer at Hubert Burda Media, and PR Officer at Shell.