Talk:Frederick Kempe
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I work with the communications team at the Atlantic Council. Because of this COI, I will not edit the article directly, but I’d like to propose replacing the current “Career” section with two subsections: “Journalism Career” and “Atlantic Council.” This will make the chronology clearer and ensure that all content is neutrally worded and reliably sourced, in line withWP:BLP andWP:V.
Kempe spent nearly three decades atThe Wall Street Journal, where he held numerous editorial and reporting roles – including foreign correspondent; diplomatic correspondent in Washington; longest-serving editorial and associate publisher of theWall Street Journal Europe; assistant managing editor, International; and columnist.[1] He opened the newspaper’s bureaus in Berlin in 1990 and in Vienna in 1984.[2]
As a correspondent, he reported on pivotal global developments including the rise of Solidarity in Poland, the ascent of Mikhail Gorbachev in the Soviet Union and his summits with Ronald Reagan; conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon and Panama, and the collapse of the Soviet Union and of communism there and in Eastern Europe.[3]
He won national and international prizes for his journalism. Throughout his tenure as editor and associate publisher, the newspaper won a number of awards including the Harold Wincott Award as U.K. Business Journal of the Year, the Media Tenor Award as the top international paper in Europe, and multiple “Business Journalist of the Year” prizes from the World Leadership Forum in London. His teams earned two Pulitzer Prizes.[4]
Kempe has written four books. His first book,Divorcing the Dictator: America's Bungled Affair with Noriega (1990), examines the United States' complex relationship with Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega, culminating in the 1989 invasion of Panama. His next book,Siberian Odyssey: A Voyage into the Russian Soul (1992), recounts Kempe's journey through Siberia, offering insights into the region's culture, history, and people.Father/Land: A Personal Search for the New Germany (1999) explores Germany's national identity post-reunification, interwoven with his own family's history. His most recent book,Berlin 1961: Kennedy, Khrushchev, and the Most Dangerous Place on Earth (2011), provides a detailed account of the Berlin Crisis and the construction of the Berlin Wall during the Cold War. This book became aNew York Times bestseller and has been published in 13 languages.[5]
In 2007, Kempe became president and chief executive officer of the Atlantic Council.[6] Under his leadership, the annual budget of the Atlantic Council has risen from about $3 million per year to nearly $70 million per year, with a corresponding expansion of the organization’s staff size, work and influence in areas that include international security, business and economics, energy, environment, and global issues of transatlantic interest, including Asia, Africa and Latin America.[7][8]
In his capacity as leader of the organization, he has engaged with numerous global leaders through various high-profile events. At the World Government Summit in Dubai, he discussed geopolitical and economic challenges alongside international policymakers.[9] Kempe also hosted a conversation with former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during the Atlantic Council's Global Future Forum in September 2024, addressing the critical foreign policy decisions facing the next US president.[10] In a notable session, he interviewed U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo on topics including China and Middle East policy.[11] Additionally, Kempe has participated in discussions at the World Economic Forum, contributing to dialogues on international affairs.[9]
His leadership at the Atlantic Council has facilitated platforms where heads of state, military leaders, and international dignitaries convene to address global challenges. Under Kempe's guidance, the Atlantic Council has organized events such as the Distinguished Leadership Awards and the Global Citizen Awards, which both bring together an international audience, including current and former heads of state, foreign dignitaries, and members of Congress.[12]
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Zackbaddorf (talk)16:20, 22 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]
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I work with the communications team at the Atlantic Council, where Mr. Kempe serves as president and CEO.
PerWP:BLPPRIVACY andWP:DOB, we would like to request the removal of Mr. Kempe’s date of birth and age entirely from the infobox. This information is not relevant to his public role or professional notability and adds little encyclopedic value. Wikipedia’s biographies of living persons policy allows the omission of such personal data—especially when there is a preference for its removal—if it does not affect the neutrality or completeness of the article.
This would bring the article into alignment with best practices for respecting personal privacy while maintaining accuracy and relevance regarding Mr. Kempe’s professional contributions.
Zackbaddorf (talk)14:47, 6 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Partly done: I have removed the exact date of birth, but have left the birth year and an age approximation. Unless I have misunderstood your request, you wanted his birth year removed as well, but the policy you referenced does not support that.Chess enjoyer (talk)20:30, 13 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]
