International Emcee and Keynote Speaker

Where Global Politics, Business, Media and Change Connect

Some speakers tell stories.
Cherno lives inside them.

On stage. On air. On screen.
 In conversation with the world.

From dancing with Zulus in South Africa
to broadcasting from the White House lawn, Cherno’s work crosses borders, cultures, and industries.

Global By Default

Berlin and Los Angeles are home.
New York, London, Washington, DC, and Asian hubs are familiar territory. He’s emceed in Kobe and Jerusalem. Delivered keynotes in San Francisco and Zurich.

Inspiration comes from everywhere:
Bayreuth’s Wagner Festspielhaus.
The Sydney Opera House. Bodysurfing in Fiji. Deep diving into Beijing’s National Library of China. Counting sheep in New Zealand. And Maui, where legend says the sun was once tamed.

Speaker and Emcee: Where Business Meets Culture

Cherno shares stages and ideas with thinkers, leaders, and creators worldwide.

From Silicon Valley conversations with Reid Hoffmann to philanthropy with Bill Gates.
From geopolitics with Barack Obama,  latest Hollywood trends with Jeff Goldblum, philosophies change with Harvard’s Michael Sandel to a glimpse into the future with AI-guru Geoffery Hinton.

Music labs in Santa Monica.
Kitchens in Tokyo.
Morning runs through Shanghai.
Appearances on global TV formats like The Masked Singer.

Different worlds.
One connecting thread: curiosity.

Rooted In Art. Trained For The Stage

Born and raised in Berlin. A mother who taught piano and guarded books. A father who photographed and cooked.

Classical education met pop culture early.
Past met present.
Depth met momentum.

Education and Professional Training in the US and Europe

Political science and business at universities in Berlin and Los Angeles. Stagecraft at Hollywood’s legendary Musicians Institute.

Still a student when he started writing for major newspapers, the first step in a career spanning journalism, emceeing, and storytelling.

More than 20 years as host of German TV Morning News.

Corporate Speaker, Executive Coach and University Lecturer

International emcee and keynote speaker.
Working across Europe, North America, and Asia.

University lecturer.
Executive coach.
Trusted voice in boardrooms and auditoriums alike.

Beyond the spotlight

Deeply engaged in social impact -
from AIDS initiatives to UNICEF.

The international emcee and keynote speaker Cherno is the founder of the award-winning children’s literacy program Cerebral Cinema for Children.

A Speaker Who Connects People and Ideas

Knowledge.
Humor.
Humanity.

Cherno Jobatey connects people, ideas, and cultures -
with clarity, energy, and heart.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Cherno Jobatey?

Cherno Jobatey is an international emcee, keynote speaker, journalist, executive coach and university lecturer who connects global politics, business, media, culture and transformation through storytelling and live communication.

What makes Cherno Jobatey stand out from other keynote speakers?

Cherno brings to bear his firsthand worldwide media experience, his background in journalism, his understanding of global politics and his cultural storytelling. Rather than only talking about events, he has reported from, mediated and lived inside them across numerous continents and industries.

Is Cherno an emcee or a keynote speaker?

Both! And that combination is rare.
As an international emcee, Cherno guides complex events with confidence, elegance, humor, and improvisational skill.
As a keynote speaker, he delivers high-energy insights that connect global trends with personal relevance. Many clients book him because he can do both at world-class level.

Why do audiences remember Cherno Jobatey?

Because Cherno doesn’t deliver “standard keynote speeches.”
He creates experiences. Smart. Dynamic. Human. Funny when needed. Thought-provoking when it matters. One moment Silicon Valley, the next moment philosophy, AI, music, leadership, or geopolitics, always connected through storytelling. Some of his clients say Cherno Jobatey is one of the best keynote speaker in the world.

What makes Cherno different?

Most speakers talk about change. Cherno has reported from it, moderated it, interviewed it, and lived through it: from the White House lawn to global innovation stages.

Cherno combines:

  • journalist instincts
  • entertainer timing
  • executive presence
  • cultural intelligence
  • and genuine curiosity

The result: audiences stay engaged because the talk feels alive.

What is Cherno Jobatey’s background?

Cherno studied political science and business in Berlin and Los Angeles and trained in stagecraft at the legendary Musicians Institute in Hollywood. He later became one of Germany’s most recognized TV personalities, hosting German morning television for more than two decades and a Candid Camera Show on Saturday Night.

What is Cherno Jobatey like on stage?

Energetic. Sharp. Warm. Improvisational. Intelligent.
Cherno reads rooms quickly, adapts naturally, and combines substance with entertainment.
Clients often describe Cherno Jobatey as:

  • globally minded
  • highly professional
  • easy to work with
  • emotionally intelligent
  • and exceptionally present with audiences

Whether the room holds 100 executives or 10,000 attendees, Cherno knows how to create momentum.

What industries does Cherno work with?

Cherno has experience in the following industries:

  • technology
  • finance
  • automotive
  • media
  • luxury brands
  • education
  • consulting

Why do companies book Cherno Jobatey?

Because he connects people. And in a world overloaded with information, connection is what audiences remember.

Cherno brings:

  • global perspective
  • journalistic credibility
  • entertainment value
  • executive-level moderation skills
  • and authentic human presence

Not just another speaker. A voice audiences trust and enjoy listening to.