English businesswoman who ran a multimillion-pound family holiday business, before completing a management buyout. Best known for her appearances on the BBC Two business programme Dragons' Den... Read more
Deborah Meaden is a well-known entrepreneur, business leader and TV Personality having been an Investor on BBC’s Dragons Den for over 20 series. An engaging and compelling speaker she is highly popular and speaks regularly at conferences across the UK and elsewhere in the world. Her ability to connect with the audience and fulfil the brief comes from her wide commercial and television experience that she draws from with great effect.
Deborah spent most of her working career in Leisure and Retail, spanning a variety of activities including Pubs, Clubs, Restaurants, Amusements and Accommodation. Having led a management buyout of her family’s holiday park business, she later gained backing from a private equity group in a deal worth £33 million, with Deborah retaining a 23% stake. She finally exited the business when it was sold to Parkdean Holidays for £83m and is now a full time Investor with over 50 businesses.
Her television career has been as varied as her business career. In addition to Dragons Den, Deborah has made appearances on Strictly come Dancing, The (Celebrity) Great British bake Off and numerous news and magazine shows. A strong advocate of sustainable and ethical business practice, she hosted the popular podcast; “The Big Green Money show” alongside Felicity Hannah, exploring the role Business plays in reducing our impact on the Planet.
Deborah is a trustee of Tusk Trust, fellow of The World Wildlife Fund and patron for Compassion In World Farming International. As well as that, Deborah is an Ambassador for; Lendwithcare, The Marine Conservation Society and The RSPB amongst others. Deborah is also proud to have received Honorary doctorates from Exeter University, Staffordshire and Keele for her contributions to Business and the Environment
You can book Deborah Meaden through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Deborah's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Deborah Meaden's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Deborah tailored to your event.
Deborah Meaden speaks on Business & Management, Change, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Mental Health. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Deborah to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Deborah Meaden for events worldwide, subject to Deborah's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Deborah Meaden is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Deborah can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Deborah Meaden on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Deborah can offer.
Deborah Meaden delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Deborah Meaden's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Change, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Mental Health. To get a clear sense of Deborah's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Deborah Meaden can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Change, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Mental Health is relevant. Details of Deborah's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Deborah Meaden is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Deborah Meaden, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Deborah's current availability for your dates.