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Transform workplace culture with Rachel Riley, speaker, mathematics expert and media personality. Rachel works with organisations to promote women in STEM, combat antisemitism, and make complex concepts accessible, delivering engaging presentations backed by her Oxford education and Warrior for Truth Award.
Rachel Riley is a prominent TV presenter known for making mathematics accessible to the public. She gained fame as the numbers expert on Channel 4's Countdown, where her approachable style has contributed to the show's enduring popularity. Rachel's success on Countdown has allowed her to host other programmes and establish herself as a sports presenter. Her media presence allows her to connect with diverse audiences, making her a suitable choice for various events.
In addition to Countdown, Rachel has hosted quiz shows like The Gadget Show, It's Not Rocket Science, and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. She has also made a name for herself in sports broadcasting, co-presenting Fantasy Football Club and Friday Night Football for Sky Sports. Her academic background supports her television career; she graduated from the University of Oxford with a degree in mathematics and initially worked in finance before transitioning to media.
Outside of television, Rachel advocates for women in STEM fields. She visits schools to inspire students and actively campaigns against antisemitism, drawing on her Jewish heritage. Rachel has delivered significant speeches in parliament and received the 2019 Warrior for Truth Award for her activism.
Rachel is available for various engagements, from keynote speeches on important topics to hosting events. Her public appeal and experience make her a valuable addition to any occasion. You can contact PepTalk by phone or email for further details for booking inquiries.
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To book Rachel Riley, email rachel.riley@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Rachel's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
No. PepTalk adds no booking fee, so you pay the speaker's fee and nothing beyond it. The service, from shortlist through to contracts and event-day logistics, is included. For repeat or multi-event bookings, PepTalk can agree preferential rates with your procurement team.
Share your event date, audience, format, objectives and budget, and PepTalk sends a hand-picked shortlist within 24 hours. Each suggestion comes with a profile, a fee and a recommendation on the strongest fit. Once you choose, PepTalk handles contracts, travel and logistics through to event day.
The typical fee range is the speaker's standard in-person fee in their home market, shown in their local currency. It moves with format, location, date and session length: virtual sessions and shorter slots usually cost less, while international travel and peak dates cost more. Send your brief to PepTalk and the team will confirm the exact fee in your currency.
Not all of them, and it makes no difference to your booking. PepTalk's network of 15,000+ speakers covers talent the team works with directly alongside speakers represented by agents and agencies worldwide. PepTalk approaches the speaker, negotiates the fee and handles contracting either way.
Three to six months ahead is comfortable for most events, and 12 months is better for large conferences, peak-season dates or one specific in-demand speaker. Shorter timelines are workable, and PepTalk regularly fills last-minute and replacement bookings within days. Availability is the constraint, so get in touch as soon as you have a date.
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