Alexia Hilbertidou
Youth leadership advocate, entrepreneur and founder empowering the next generation of leaders
Overview
Alexia Hilbertidou is an award-winning entrepreneur, youth leadership advocate and founder of one of the largest organisations dedicated to empowering young women in the Asia-Pacific region. Recognised globally for her work in leadership, innovation and gender equity, Alexia has inspired thousands of young people to pursue ambitious goals, challenge expectations and create meaningful change. Her energetic and inspiring keynotes help organisations better understand emerging generations, future leadership and the power of backing young talent.
Who is Alexia Hilbertidou?
Alexia Hilbertidou has built an extraordinary career by challenging the belief that age should determine influence. As a teenager, she founded GirlBoss, an organisation dedicated to empowering young women and helping them develop the confidence, skills and networks needed to become future leaders.
What began as a grassroots initiative quickly grew into one of the largest youth-focused leadership communities in the region, connecting and inspiring thousands of young women to pursue opportunities in business, leadership, technology, entrepreneurship and public service.
Alexia's vision has earned international recognition and numerous awards. She has been recognised by Forbes, National Geographic and major leadership organisations for her contribution to youth development, entrepreneurship and social impact. Her work has seen her engage with world leaders, business executives and changemakers while advocating for greater representation of young people and women in leadership positions.
Today, Alexia is one of the most sought-after young keynote speakers in Australasia, bringing fresh perspectives on leadership, innovation, generational change and creating opportunities for future talent.
Career Highlights
• Founder of GirlBoss, one of the largest youth leadership communities for young women in the Asia-Pacific region
• Recognised in Forbes 30 Under 30
• National Geographic Explorer
• Recipient of the Queen's Young Leader Award presented at Buckingham Palace
• Named Pacific Young Entrepreneur of the Year
• Recognised among the most influential young women in New Zealand
• International speaker, entrepreneur and youth advocate
• Recipient of more than 30 awards recognising leadership and social impact
Key Speaking Themes
• Future leadership and emerging talent
• Empowering young women and diverse leaders
• Entrepreneurship and innovation
• Understanding Generation Z and Gen Alpha
• Confidence, courage and self-belief
• Creating meaningful change at any age
• Diversity, inclusion and representation
• Youth engagement and workforce development
What Your Audience Will Gain
Alexia offers valuable insights into the mindset, motivations and aspirations of younger generations while sharing practical lessons on leadership, innovation and creating opportunities. Audiences leave inspired to think differently about talent, embrace diversity and empower future leaders to contribute meaningfully within their organisations and communities.
Ideal For
• Leadership and future workforce conferences
• Women's leadership and empowerment events
• Education and youth development forums
• Diversity, equity and inclusion programmes
• Entrepreneurship and innovation conferences
• Corporate leadership and talent development events
Frequently Asked Questions...
What does Alexia Hilbertidou speak about?
Alexia speaks about youth leadership, entrepreneurship, future talent, diversity, innovation, confidence and empowering the next generation.
Who is Alexia Hilbertidou?
Alexia Hilbertidou is an entrepreneur, leadership advocate and founder of GirlBoss, one of the largest youth leadership organisations for young women in the Asia-Pacific region.
What is Alexia Hilbertidou best known for?
She is best known for founding GirlBoss as a teenager and becoming an internationally recognised advocate for youth leadership and gender equity.
What awards has Alexia Hilbertidou received?
Her honours include the Queen's Young Leader Award, Forbes 30 Under 30 recognition, National Geographic Explorer status and numerous entrepreneurship and leadership awards.
Why is Alexia Hilbertidou a sought-after keynote speaker?
She offers a unique perspective on future generations, leadership and innovation, backed by real-world experience creating impact from a young age.
What leadership lessons does Alexia Hilbertidou share?
She focuses on confidence, courage, representation, innovation, leadership development and creating opportunities for others.
Who benefits most from Alexia Hilbertidou's presentations?
Business leaders, educators, emerging leaders, diversity and inclusion professionals and organisations seeking to better engage younger generations gain significant value from her insights.
Is Alexia Hilbertidou available for keynote presentations and leadership events?
Yes. Alexia is available for keynote speaking engagements, leadership conferences, education events, workshops and corporate programmes across Australia and internationally.
Testimonials
“I’ve been going to HR conferences for over 20 years, so I’ve seen a whole generation of talks about generations. I’ve always been a bit cynical about them. But Alexia provided a practical, insightful, funny, nuanced, and original presentation about Gen Z. NASA, David Beckham, Jamie Oliver, and the Queen have all had a chat to Alexia Hilbertidou about Gen Z and her work at GirlBoss NZ - maybe you should too!"
- Alex Hagan, CEO, Kienco
“I can honestly say, if you want an inspirational young social entrepreneur to positively challenge you and your team on clarity of purpose, age, gender and getting stuff done, then you need to talk to Alexia.”
- Kerry Topp, General Manager, Innovation and Transformation, Datacom
"Alexia's vision and drive is so inspiring and she was so relaxed and positive to work with. Alexia is a fantastic ambassador for young people and we wanted to hear her perspective on the world. She is a very driven and motivated person who inspires those around her and her speech was a great conversation point when discussing what motivates the next generation. We gave our delegates a window into the world of a highly motivated woman who is doing amazing things to help other young women. Alexia is fantastic, I encourage any event organiser to use Alexia to inspire attendees.”
- Kate Olsen, Events Manager, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
"Terrific to have Alexia’s superb youth voice, thinking, learnings and contribution at our event. Her expertise, especially of Gen Z and searing focus on building the capability of young women in STEAM, enabled the audience to build greater clarity on the “why” and “how” and acceleration required for a new mindset across our communities, and a radical re-thinking of our education ecosystem to place our learners and their whanau at the centre is needed. Thanks, Alexia for sharing your green shoots on how this new mindset is developing in Gen Z and further opportunities on which to build."
- Faye Langdon, Co-Founder & Director, 21C Skills Lab
"Alexia's is a voice that can benefit all organizations that desire to have a more equitable workplace. She started the conversation company-wide about how to support women in STEM, particularly as the pandemic has directly impacted their place in the workforce. All of our attendees commented on just how inspiring she was!"
- Elyse Maloni, EA to the CEO, Diligent Corporation
"Nothing could be more important than the work (Alexia) is doing to encourage more girls into technology and to empower girls in Leadership and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths"
- Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook
“Alexia Hilbertidou is a professional whose extraordinary hosting skills as MC have elevated the New Zealand Women in IT Security Awards to unparalleled success for two consecutive years. Her seamless blend of grace, poise, and genuine passion create an empowering atmosphere, celebrating the achievements of women in the security industry. Her command of the stage is matched only by her ability to connect with the audience on a personal level. Alexia's meticulous attention to detail ensures a flawless event, while her charismatic stage presence fosters inclusivity and community. A true luminary in event hosting, Alexia creates a lasting impact and is incredibly easy to work with, making her an ideal choice for any occasion, big or small! Her energy is contagious!”
- Source2Create