Irene Hell is a German media executive who raises hell to connect and empower the best journalists on a global level and to fund important stories and initiatives.

Being a journalist and photographer is the love of her life. While working with amazing journalists at the BBC, CNN and AP etc., Irene was fortunate to learn from the best.

On a journey with the maverick CNN founder Ted Turner, Irene decided to revolutionize the global media industry by creating an organization which is free of one-sided commercial, political or religious agendas: A high profile media organization and a global elite network which is dedicated to serve people and nature and focuses on our common humanity.

After the successful launch of Irene Hell News, her press agency, Irene has made it her life’s mission to connect all good forces in her Friends in Media i.G. NGO.

As a trained banker, Irene knows how to attract money. As a diploma-journalist with two decades of newsroom experience, Irene knows her business. As a passionate networker, she guarantees: Connect to Friends in Media and the sky is the limit!


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Irene Hell in action with

Ted Turner CNN Founder Ted Turner in Atlanta

Emir of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Raschid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai

 Friends in Media Team *

Deepak Chopra

Deepak Chopra

UN Secretary General Ban-kimoonUN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon at the UN in New York

Hakon, Crown Prince of NorwayHRH Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway in Davos

Emir of Dubai CNN Chief Cameraman Scott McWhinnie in Davos

José Manuel Barroso

José Manuel Barroso, the President of the European Commission

* Friends in Media Founding Team from left: Carsten Lexa, Legal Advisor, Glenys Schinder, Editorial Executive, Michael Müller, Event Manager, Irene Hell, Founder, Marcus Stüben Science Advisor, Nicholas Kuhn IT, Toni Dresser, Graphic Design, Deborah Völkl, Administration, Ulises Ruiz Diaz, Photography