Deborah Berlinck
La Tour-de-Peilz,Switzerland
Summary
Independent journalist, moderator and media consultant. Part of a network of consultants that provide leadership coaching to top executive leaders. Former European correspondent of O Globo, one of Brazil's top daily newspapers and co-founder of a French-Brazilian platform for independent journalism. Covered key historical events worldwide — from conflict in Bosnia and Libya to the resignation of a Pope, economic summits, environmental negotiations and sports events. Co-author of two books. Produced a variety of publications, including for Le Monde (France). Fluent in Portuguese (mother tongue), English and French. Speaks Spanish and Italian.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work history
Enablers Network
Geneva
2015.10 - Current
- Joined the Enablers Network – an international team of professionals from many sectors who coach top managers on how to adapt their leadership to today's so-called “open source economy” – the technological revolution that is changing the way business is done.
Independent journalist
Geneva
2015.01 - Current
- Contributor to Época Negócios, a business magazine from Globo Group
- Have collaborated with O Globo, Folha de Sao Paulo, two top daily newspapers from Brazil and Radio France International (RFI).
Co-founder and editor
Headline
Paris
2016.06 - 2023.06
- Co-founder and editor at Headline, a multimedia digital platform that brought together startups and independent journalists producing in-depth, original and investigative journalism
- Tasks included: fundraising, strategic planning, engaging investors and other start-ups
- And also: reporting, editing and organising the publication process.
Olympic Games
Rio de Janeiro
2016.07 - 2016.08
- Mixed zone” manager of the Rio Olympic Games, in charge of organizing athlete interviews with the international media right after each competition.
Chief correspondent
O Globo
Geneva
2012.03 - 2015.01
- As chief correspondent of O Globo in Europe – one of Brazil's top daily newspapers – covered major world events such as pope Benedict XVI's resignation and his successor's election, war in Libya and G-20 summits.
O Globo
Paris
2003.03 - 2012.03
- Reported in France, but also across other parts of the world, such as Saudi Arabia.
O Globo
Geneva
1990.01 - 2003.01
- Covered the United Nations and its specialized agencies, writing on several topics
- Reported in Bosnia and Croatia during the war; in the Occupied Territories during the 2002 Israeli offensive in the West Bank; and in Russia, Albania, Czech Republic and Poland.
Small Arms Survey
Geneva
1999.01 - 2000.01
- Helped develop and implement a major international project from scratch as part of the first team of the Small Arms Survey, an independent research project located at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva.
Stringer and correspondent
BBC World Service
Geneva
1994.01 - 1998.01
- Stringer and correspondent in Geneva.
Political reporter
Jornal do Brasil and O Globo
1982.10 - 1987.07
- Political reporter of O Globo and later of Jornal do Brasil
Education
Certificate - Brain-based conversation skills
Neuroleadership Institute
London 01/2024 - 02/2024
Certificate - Digital Marketing
CREA
2016.03 - 11/2017
Masters Degree - International Relations
Graduate Institute of International Studies
1998.09 - 09/2000
Foundation - Journalists in Europe
Fellow
1992.10 - 05/1993
Seminar on “The Politics of International Economic Relations”
New York University, School of Continuing Education
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International Center of Photography, New York
1990.01 -
Advanced Programme on the US foreign policy decision-making process
University of Maryland, School of Public Affairs
B.A. - Social Communications and Journalism
Faculdade da Cidade
1979.02 - 08/1982
Skills
- International affairs/economics/trade/politics/environment/human rights/sports
- Public speaking
- World summits and events/war zones
- Media/Communications
- Public information/Leadership coaching
- Digital marketing
- Interviewing skill
- Media operations knowledge
- Networking
Accomplishments
- Received O Globo's internal prizes for the coverage of war in Libya, the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Pope Francis's election, the French elections of 2007, and Pope John Paul II's death in 2005, among others.
- Conducted exclusive interviews with numerous personalities: Presidents Juan Manuel Santos e Alvaro Uribe (Colombia), Vicente Fox (Mexico), Aleksander Kwasniewski and Lech Walesa (Poland), and also controversial figures, such as the Bosnian Serb war criminal Radovan Karadzic and Saddam Hussein's half-brother Barzan al Tikriti.
- Co-founder of a journalism project that was awarded with Google's Digital News Initiative (DNI) funding to build a platform for independent journalism.
Hobbies
- Marathons
- Half-marathons
- Cycling
Timeline
Olympic Games
2016.07 - 2016.08
Co-founder and editor
Headline
2016.06 - 2023.06
Certificate - Digital Marketing
CREA
2016.03 - 11/2017
Enablers Network
2015.10 - Current
Independent journalist
2015.01 - Current
Chief correspondent
O Globo
2012.03 - 2015.01
O Globo
2003.03 - 2012.03
Small Arms Survey
1999.01 - 2000.01
Masters Degree - International Relations
Graduate Institute of International Studies
1998.09 - 09/2000
Stringer and correspondent
BBC World Service
1994.01 - 1998.01
Foundation - Journalists in Europe
Fellow
1992.10 - 05/1993
O Globo
1990.01 - 2003.01
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International Center of Photography, New York
1990.01 -
Political reporter
Jornal do Brasil and O Globo
1982.10 - 1987.07
B.A. - Social Communications and Journalism
Faculdade da Cidade
1979.02 - 08/1982
Certificate - Brain-based conversation skills
Neuroleadership Institute
01/2024 - 02/2024
Seminar on “The Politics of International Economic Relations”
New York University, School of Continuing Education
Advanced Programme on the US foreign policy decision-making process
University of Maryland, School of Public Affairs