Mary Rhodes is one of Britain's leading female sports journalists, commentators and tv presenters. Throughout her career, she has been able to work with major television stations and report on many high-profile sporting events such as Wimbledon and the Cricket World Cup. Her ability to engage an audience has been crucial throughout her career and she is now looking to use this skill to become a conference and events speaker.
After graduating from Birmingham City University, Mary became a media freelancer and worked across the BBC Radio Stations. She focused on presenting tennis events initially on Radio Wimbledon and then progressing onto larger radio stations. In 2011, she became a presenter for BBC on the show Inside Out. This opportunity allowed her to gain popularity in a short period and by 2012, she became the main presenter for Midlands Today.
Aside from her journalist career, Mary has worked closely with multiple different charities and began fundraising for Breast Cancer Haven. She has donated over £2,700 through her 100-mile bike ride and has also raised money through events she chooses to host for charity. Mary works with many different companies that look to make a change or spread a message, which is why her charity work has been able to be incorporated into some of her events.
After developing a highly successful career, Mary has become a sought-after speaker for conferences and after-dinner speaker events. She has been able to build her career through both television and radio which proves that Mary can engage many different audiences. When looking for a speaker who can deliver a captivating speech on many different topic areas, Mary Rhodes may be a perfect choice.
How to hire Mary Rhodes
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Mary Rhodes for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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“I first approached Mary in 2014 when researching the right person to professionally host our client’s Annual Conference and what a good call that was as I am delighted to say I have worked with Mary on several occasions since and developed a great working relationship. Mary is an absolute joy to work with enabling us to feel confident that the conference programme will flow as planned and interview and Q&A sessions will be hugely effective in her skilled journalistic hands.”- Rose, Opening Doors and Venues
“Mary has been a valued partner to Garnett Keeler since 2006, getting involved in multiple areas of our business, from hosting conferences and industry awards events, to presenting corporate videos. She has undertaken projects for us across the UK and mainland Europe, and always delivers 110%. As a result, our clients love working with Mary as much as we do.”- Mike, Garnett Keeler PR
“It has been my privilege to work with Mary on two occasions and in both cases, I was immediately struck by the immense professionalism which she brought to the role of conference host. Her off-site preparation was thorough and her work with conference organisers showed attentive listening, an ability to grasp details quickly and sensitivity to potentially awkward situations. She makes people feel at ease and manages to bring out the best in all whom she works with. Mary is the consummate professional and when she is hosting, we all feel a lot more relaxed.”
Andrew, Teaching Schools Council
“Mary has made a reliably exceptional host on the numerous occasions she has hosted our large business conferences and we have only ever received positive feedback. Mary's fantastic knowledge of the political and business environment enables her to really master and engage with the proceedings of the event, to the great benefit of its audience.”- Gary, Chief Executive of Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership
"The RHA is confident in knowing that whatever the particular event theme may be, Mary will always prepare herself on the topic and deliver a clear, concise and engaging performance. Whether taking the stage in a solo capacity or sharing the limelight with others, she makes the experience for everyone concerned enjoyable. Mary has the enviable ability of always putting others at ease. Mary Rhodes is the consummate professional."- Kate, Head of Media Relations RHA
- 2012- Presenter for Wimbledon Radio
- 2009- Presenter of Inside Out
- 2009- Started Presenting for BBC
- 1995- Broadcast Journalist for BBC
- 1995- Started presenting the Wimbledon tournament
- 1990- Graduated from Birmingham City University
