Ann-Lynn Hamelink

As a moderator, Ann-Lynn knows how to turn compelling topics into engaging stories. She connects with audiences, asks critical questions and challenges participants to explore issues from different perspectives.

From Journalist to Editor-in-Chief

Tackling complex issues has always come naturally to Ann-Lynn, even during her studies in Political Science. As an economic journalist at RTL Z during the financial crisis, she was able to combine her passion for research and data analysis. She developed a keen understanding of the stories behind the numbers, exploring issues from multiple perspectives: Where does the power lie? Who benefits, and who does not?

After eight years as a journalist at RTL, she transitioned into an editorial leadership role. Since 2018, she has been responsible for coordinating and shaping financial news coverage as Editor-in-Chief at RTL Z. In addition, she works as a presenter for both RTL Nieuws and RTL Z.

Major News Events & Current Affairs

Ann-Lynn's experience at RTL as an economic journalist since 2008, presenter since 2020 and Editor-in-Chief since 2018 has given her the opportunity to cover significant news events throughout her career. She describes these highlights as the moments that make her work particularly rewarding.

These include the day after the Brexit referendum, Donald Trump's election and the Dutch Budget Day (Prinsjesdag) broadcasts from 2016 to 2019.

She has also regularly presented special broadcasts on RTL Z, covering topics such as the stock market, investing and the COVID-19 crisis.