Maria Hatzistefanis is a London-based entrepreneur, bestselling author and founder of the Rodial Group. A former beauty editor, she launched Rodial in 1999 after identifying a gap in the market for targeted products that deliver instant and long-lasting benefits. Rodial is now available worldwide in 35 countries and over 2,000... Read more
Maria Hatzistefanis is a London-based entrepreneur, bestselling author and founder of the Rodial Group. A former beauty editor, she launched Rodial in 1999 after identifying a gap in the market for targeted products that deliver instant and long-lasting benefits. Rodial is now available worldwide in 35 countries and over 2,000 prestigious luxury department stores including Selfridges, Harrods, Neiman Marcus, Blue Mercury and SpaceNK. Rodial is famous for bestselling products such as Bee Venom and Dragons Blood, and the global cult-favourite Banana Lowlighter.
Maria made her debut as an author in 2017 with her bestselling book, How To Be An Overnight Success. Exploring her entrepreneurial journey to date, the book provides insights on how she went from being fired to building a multi-million global beauty empire. Maria has since published two more titles, How To Make It Happen and How To Live Your Best Life. Maria also hosts her top 20 iTunes podcast series, Overnight Success.
In 2022, Maria joined the cast of Dragons’ Den Greece for its inaugural season. Dragons’ Den is part of the Dragons Den/Shark Tank family that has been supporting entrepreneurs in 40 countries over the last 20 years. Using her 18 years of experience running her own beauty business, Maria is now expanding her portfolio and exploring investing in start-ups.
Maria is looking for entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and a drive to overcome obstacles to make it happen. Maria has returned for Season 2 of Dragons Den, currently airing. Maria currently sits on the board of the British Fashion and Beauty Council in the UK.
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You can book Maria Hatzistefanis through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Maria's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Maria Hatzistefanis'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 Maria tailored to your event.
Maria Hatzistefanis speaks on Celebrities, Arts & Culture, Entrepreneurial, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Maria to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Maria Hatzistefanis for events worldwide, subject to Maria'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 Maria Hatzistefanis 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 Maria can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Maria Hatzistefanis 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 Maria can offer.
Maria Hatzistefanis delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Maria Hatzistefanis's areas of expertise include Celebrities, Arts & Culture, Entrepreneurial, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation. To get a clear sense of Maria'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.
Maria Hatzistefanis can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Celebrities, Arts & Culture, Entrepreneurial, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation is relevant. Details of Maria'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 Maria Hatzistefanis 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 Maria Hatzistefanis, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Maria's current availability for your dates.