Norbert Himmler is the CEO of ZDF. Himmler is based in Germany. Himmler was born in 1971 in Mainz and educated at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Norbert Himmler's leadership roles at ZDF, including confirmation as Director General in 2026 and appointment as Chair of a Global Task Force for Public Media. The headlines reflect his ongoing tenure and organizational responsibilities at the German public broadcaster.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- January 24, 1971 · Mainz
- Citizenship
- Germany
- Education
- Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
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In the News
- Merkur·
„Plötzlich wurde ich als Nazi-Schlampe beschimpft“: ZDF-Moderatorin über heftige Attacken nach Bürgergeld-Doku
- Realscreen·
ZDF Studios re-ups Dr. Markus Schafer as president and CEO
- Broadband TV News·
ZDF confirms Norbert Himmler as Director General
- ebu.ch·
Norbert Himmler re-elected as Director General of ZDF
- Broadband TV News·
ZDF’s Norbert Himmler new Chair of Global Task Force for Public Media
- deadline.com·
ZDF Studios President & CEO Fred Burcksen Departing After 26 Years, Replaced By Markus Schaefer
- ebu.ch·
Norbert Himmler takes the helm at Germany’s ZDF
- Broadband TV News·
Norbert Himmler to become new ZDF director
- Broadband TV News·
Thomas Bellut to stay ZDF director
Norbert Himmler: FAQ
- What company does Norbert Himmler lead?
- Norbert Himmler is CEO of ZDF.
- Where was Norbert Himmler educated?
- Norbert Himmler studied at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.