Jens Thieme – Global Marketing Leader, Storyteller, and Creative Entrepreneur

Jens Thieme is a global marketing and communications expert, storyteller, and author, with passions spanning AI, photography, writing, and outdoor exploration.

Jens Thieme – Global Marketing Leader & Creative Professional

Jens Thieme is an accomplished marketing and communications expert with more than 25 years of global experience. His career spans leadership roles in branding, B2B marketing strategy, and go-to-market planning for international companies.

Beyond corporate leadership, Jens is a storyteller, writer, and author of poetry, short stories, marketing narratives, and contemporary witness accounts—drawing on his own life experience as a former political prisoner. His writing blends creativity with authenticity, connecting with audiences across genres and cultures.

Passions & Expertise

  • Marketing & Communications: Proven expertise in brand strategy, market positioning, content orchestration, and global campaign leadership.

  • Storytelling & Writing: Published works ranging from poetry to historical and marketing-themed narratives.

  • Photography: Hobby photographer capturing people, places, and moments with a keen eye for detail.

  • Artificial Intelligence: Early adopter of AI tools for marketing, insight generation, and creative production.

  • Outdoor Exploration: Enthusiastic motorhome traveler, captain, and camping aficionado.

Owner & Creator
Jens is the founder of thie.me and its affiliated platforms, where he shares insights on marketing, AI, storytelling, and creative living. His work blends strategic expertise with creative curiosity, delivering value to clients, readers, and collaborators alike.

Essays on Democracy, Climate, and Political Extremism
Jens Thieme’s political and climate commentary blends sharp analysis with moral urgency. In a series of essays and social media reflections, he examines the erosion of democratic norms, the rise of authoritarian movements, and the unintended consequences of polarizing identity politics. His texts draw parallels between current global trends and historical lessons from the Weimar Republic and the rise of fascism, warning against complacency and “democratic naivety” in the face of extremism.

Democracy at the Crossroads: The Trump Effect on American Democracy and the Autocratic Tide

The Late Night Files

Thieme also explores the intersection of climate responsibility and economic policy, arguing that wealthy nations bear a moral obligation to lead in sustainability due to their historic resource overuse. He calls for proactive alliances, technological innovation, and acceptance of transitional solutions to avert environmental collapse, while criticizing political and societal inertia.

Recurring themes include the manipulation of public discourse, the weaponization of culture wars, and the moral contradictions in voting behavior. Through direct address, historical citation, and detailed economic-environmental reasoning, Thieme challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths — from Germany’s domestic politics to US gun violence, from global climate equity to the fragility of democratic institutions.

Jens Thieme