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Belgium
Europe
Core Intelligence Domain: Geopolitics & European Affairs
Location: Brussels, Belgium | Languages: English, French, German
Representation: Represented globally by PSpeakers Global Intelligence
Olaf Bruns is a highly distinguished international journalist, geopolitical analyst, and master moderator, bringing over two decades of front-line experience in deciphering European politics, macroeconomic shifts, and global geopolitical transformations. With an extensive background in broadcast journalism at the highest levels of European media, Bruns provides unparalleled strategic foresight into the institutional machinery of the European Union, the complexities of the green and digital transitions, and the evolving dynamics of international relations.
For more than 15 years, Olaf Bruns served as a definitive voice on European affairs. Most notably, he was the Deputy Head of the Brussels bureau for Euronews, Europe’s leading international news channel. During his tenure, he anchored flagship political programmes such as The Network and State of the Union, conducting high-level interviews with heads of state, EU commissioners, leading economists, and influential policymakers.
His journalistic rigour has allowed him to translate complex policy frameworks into accessible, compelling narratives. From the sovereign debt crisis and Brexit to the implementation of the European Green Deal, Bruns has consistently been at the forefront of the continent’s most critical political and economic developments, giving him a proprietary understanding of how decisions in Brussels impact global markets.
Beyond his journalism, Bruns is highly sought after as an expert moderator and event facilitator for high-stakes international summits, ministerial meetings, and corporate conferences. Known for his incisive questioning, dynamic stage presence, and deep subject-matter expertise, he seamlessly guides complex multi-stakeholder debates. His methodology for moderation ensures that panel discussions go beyond surface-level talking points, driving conversations toward actionable, strategic conclusions.
He frequently collaborates with European institutions, international organisations, and multinational corporations to moderate high-level discussions on sustainability, energy security, digital regulation, and democratic resilience.
“I want to thank Olaf for his proactive and extremely professional contribution in organising our recent event at the EU Parliament, where Confcommercio's work on Urban Regeneration was presented. Olaf has moderated the event, but his help was also precious in shaping it in a way that was full of content and attractive to the audience, which he guided and stimulated towards a deeply participatory debate. That's what I really value and consider about the excellent professional that he is!”
“Rigoureux, précis, respectueux et bienveillant lors de sa modération envers les intervenants et l'auditoire lors de la réunion de restitution du livre blanc de la FNH, le 10 avril 2019 au Comité Economique et Social à Bruxelles. Encore merci pour la qualité du travail restitué OLAFRigoureux, précis, respectueux et bienveillant lors de sa modération envers les intervenants et l'auditoire lors de la réunion de restitution du livre blanc de la FNH, le 10 avril 2019 au Comité Economique et Social à Bruxelles. Encore merci pour la qualité du travail restitué OLAF.”
“Olaf Bruns moderated a public event called MIX17 for us, our partner from EYU and FWD.us, the Foundation of Zuckerberg, Mayer and Gates... to talk about the link between Migration, Innovation & Entrepreneurship. He did a great job, opening the floor to three main speakers and interviewing eight young entrepreneurs, from different European countries, which were not all very relax immediately on stage. Thanks to his language skills, he jumped between 4 languages during this debate which was well appreciated. I can recommend Olaf for your future debate. He's a good moderator and an easy person to work with.”
“C’est une recommandation qui ne fait pas l’ombre d’une hésitation. Olaf sait gérer une équipe. Pendant plusieurs années il a su diriger et maintenir la dynamique d’un bureau de journalistes aux parcours professionnels et culturels très différents. Il sait trouver le bon équilibre pour pousser un groupe vers l’avant. Olaf a aussi prouvé qu’il était capable de maintenir la vitalité et la cohésion d’une équipe dans les moments d’intense actualité ou les périodes d’incertitude. En bon manager il sait prendre les décisions nécessaires au bon moment.”
“Olaf is an accurate and punctual journalist. Since we worked together for a long period, he l has been one of the most ascending skills earners. He has used his intercultural and transcultural skills to unveil the unseen elements in the story. Olaf is a multicultural storyteller.”
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