About Katarina

From international headhunter to Europe’s most trusted matchmaker — the story behind the method.

“My mission is to help people from all over the world to find harmony within themselves and their relationships, to find their right match and be happy in their relationships at every stage of their life.”

— Katarina Hawken

About Katarina

A professional's eye. Fifteen years of results.

Before becoming a matchmaker, I worked as a headhunter in Prague, a communications manager in Shanghai and a marketing manager in New York. Finding exceptional people and helping them succeed both in their personal and professional life has been my passion my whole career.

Since 2014 I have been applying all of my experience to matchmaking and relationship consulting. So far I have matched over two hundred couples, with an 80% success rate. I am regularly invited by international media to represent European matchmaking — most notably on TLC's dating reality series Match Me Abroad.

I have solid experience in helping people find a partner, using different skills to match temperaments and characters. I teach people how to be emotionally and psychologically open to the other sex, and how to communicate in a way that allows a relationship to happen — and keeps it happening once it has begun. I bring people together, help them connect, and help them stay together.

My approach is straightforward: I get to know you properly, I'm honest with you about what's working and what isn't, and I introduce you only to people who genuinely fit your life and values.

My database contains women and men from 35 different countries, ranging in age from 25 to 70. A wide network of agents around the world constantly supplies me with new leads.

Love yourself first.
  • Background in executive search, communications and hospitality
  • In-depth psychological approach where a client develops relationship and emotional skills
  • Working in English, Czech/Slovak, Italian, French, Spanish and Chinese with international clients
  • Regular expert guest on European TV, radio and podcasts
  • Featured matchmaker on TLC's dating show Match Me Abroad (international TV)
  • Trusted network of matchmaking colleagues in many countries

My motto: “See the best in yourself and others.”

My biggest passion is travelling and exploring the world — both inwards and outwards. My favourite quote: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”

Katarina Hawken, matchmaker and relationship consultant

Why clients choose me

Selective, honest and personally involved.

I don't work with everyone

I accept a limited number of clients and decline most enquiries. It keeps the quality of my work — and of my introductions — consistently high.

You'll always hear the truth

Kind but direct feedback is part of the service. My clients value it — it's often the reason things finally change.

Every introduction is chosen by hand

I personally select each match for character, values and life vision. No apps, no automated suggestions, no numbers game.

Complete discretion

Your identity and information are never shared without your explicit consent — at any stage of the process.

Where I work

Worldwide, with a focus on Europe.

I'm personally based between Italy and Czechia and work with clients across Europe and beyond — in person and online. Trusted colleagues in other countries extend the search wherever your life takes you.

ItalyPersonal base
CzechiaPersonal base
EuropePrimary focus
WorldwidePartner network