Gillian Maxwell studied Human Resources and French, and started her career on the IBEC EOP programme in Paris. She returned to Ireland in 1999 and started an outsourced graduate training programme, Metamorphose. In 2002 she followed her passion and joined the organising committee for the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer... Read more
Gillian Maxwell studied Human Resources and French, and started her career on the IBEC EOP programme in Paris. She returned to Ireland in 1999 and started an outsourced graduate training programme, Metamorphose. In 2002 she followed her passion and joined the organising committee for the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games to be held in Ireland, running the DAL programme which provided a bi-cultural or bilingual volunteer for each delegation. This was the best job she ever had!
At the end of the summer in 2003, she married Niall – a minor organisation requirement following the games! She then joined the HR team in Trinity College Dublin in a recruitment specialist role.
In 2011, with Niall, they partnered with the parent company to bring Flying Tiger Copenhagen, a Danish Variety Store, to Ireland, opening their first store in Dun Laoghaire. They grew the business to 28 stores throughout the island of Ireland, employing over 400 people. At the end of 2017 they exited the Irish business to develop and grow the Tiger brand in the US. With 13 stores now in the USA, Gillian has recently returned to Ireland to explore opportunities here.
Niall and Gillian were finalists in the 2016 EY Entrepreneur of the Year – emerging category. She is an active Board member and mentors and coaches women entrepreneurs. She is passionate about people. strong teams and great leadership!
Gillian Maxwell is especially passionate about caring for her two children and speaks on the intricacies of juggling family life along with running a successful international business. With Gillian’s husband Niall also involved in the business, they had clear demarcation rules – which sometimes were breached. Gillian speaks openly and honestly about the balance involved in making decisions which allow both her family and her business to thrive. Gillian’s recent decision to return to Ireland was largely based on planning for her children’s future. She explores these dilemma’s and their resolution.
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You can book Gillian Maxwell through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Gillian's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Gillian Maxwell'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 Gillian tailored to your event.
Gillian Maxwell speaks on Business & Management. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Gillian to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Gillian Maxwell for events worldwide, subject to Gillian'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 Gillian Maxwell 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 Gillian can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Gillian Maxwell 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 Gillian can offer.
Gillian Maxwell 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.
Gillian Maxwell's areas of expertise include Business & Management. To get a clear sense of Gillian'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.
Gillian Maxwell 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 is relevant. Details of Gillian'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 Gillian Maxwell 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 Gillian Maxwell, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Gillian's current availability for your dates.