Heidi Klum

About the speaker

Supermodel, superstar, and businesswoman. Heidi Klum is one of the few individuals who has managed to assert herself at the top of the highly competitive international fashion and media world for decades—building one of the strongest personal brands in global entertainment in the process. As one of the most successful German models of all time, she made the leap from the world's runways into pop culture early on, evolving a career that goes far beyond traditional modeling. Since the 1990s, she has shaped the industry with international campaigns, TV hits, and entrepreneurial foresight. With 21 seasons of "Germany’s Next Topmodel by Heidi Klum" under her belt, she has been molding generations of young talent since 2006, making the format one of the most successful in the German-speaking world. In the US, she established herself as a fixture in international entertainment with "Project Runway" and "America’s Got Talent." Beyond her TV projects, she can also be heard on the big screen as the voice of "Hai-Di" in the Disney movie Hoppers. Parallel to this, Klum has consistently expanded her role as a brand ambassador and entrepreneur. She collaborates with world-leading companies such as L’Oréal Paris, Shark, Calzedonia, Intimissimi, and Aigner, making her one of the most sought-after testimonials in the premium and lifestyle segment. These long-term partnerships provide not only high credibility but also achieve massive reach, proving her keen sense for modern brand management. Beyond fashion and television, Heidi Klum is also active in music, strategically extending her personal brand into pop culture. Most recently, she released "Red Eye," an international track in collaboration with superstar DJ Diplo. She is also a producer, investor, and strategic brand architect. Through her own productions, licensing models, media formats, and equity stakes, she has systematically translated her image into sustainable business models. She combines fashion, beauty, entertainment, digital media, and music into an integrated business ecosystem centered around her personality. On the Conference Stage at OMR Festival 2026, she won’t just talk about this unique career—she’s also bringing a surprise that demonstrates why she remains one of the defining figures in the international creative and business world.

Photo: Max Montgomery