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Miriam Meckel
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Miriam Meckel (2017)
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| Born | 18 July 1967 Hilden, West Germany
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| Occupation | Journalist and Professor for Corporate Communication and Director of the Institute for Media and Communication Management at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland |
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Miriam Meckel (born July 18, 1967) is a German journalist and professor. She is known for her work in media and communication. She has been a professor at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland. She also worked as an editor and publisher for a German business magazine.
In 2020, Miriam Meckel helped start a company called ada Learning GmbH. She co-founded it with Léa Steinacker and Verena Pausder. This company focuses on learning and education. Miriam Meckel became the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ada Learning GmbH.
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Leading a Business Magazine
In November 2014, Miriam Meckel became the editor-in-chief of Wirtschaftswoche. This is a very important business weekly magazine in Germany. She was the first woman ever to hold this top position. Later, in April 2017, she became the publisher of the same magazine. This means she was in charge of the business side of the publication.
Working in Government
From 2001 to 2005, Miriam Meckel worked for the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. She was a State Secretary, which is a high-ranking government official. She also served as the government spokeswoman. Later, she became the State Secretary for Europe, International Affairs, and Media. This role involved dealing with international relations and media topics for the state.
Teaching and Writing
Before her government roles, Miriam Meckel was a professor. From 1999 to 2001, she taught communication sciences at the University of Münster in Germany. She has written many books and articles. Her writings cover topics like media business and how communication works. She also wrote about a type of extreme tiredness called "burnout syndrome" in 2010. Her book about this experience was later made into a TV movie in 2016.
Awards and Recognition
Miriam Meckel has received several honors for her work. She was part of an international group that helped create the Development Gateway Award. This award was for projects that use technology to help people in developing countries. It was part of the World Bank.
In November 2001, she won the Cicero Award. This award is given for excellent public speaking. Miriam Meckel received it for her speeches in the academic field.
Personal Life
Miriam Meckel lives in St. Gallen, Switzerland, and also in Berlin, Germany.
