Madison Malone is the owner, host and executive producer of Markets with Madison, New Zealand's biggest business show.
Named on the Forbes 30 under 30 list, Madison is an independent journalist known for interviewing the biggest names in business globally, including Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck, Zuru co-founder Nick Mowbray, and high-profile international investors Cathie Wood, Michael Saylor and Vinod Khosla.
Her show, which had 2.1 million views online in 2024, gives investors access to major US, Australian and New Zealand public and private companies in industries such as space, energy, manufacturing, technology, AI and finance.
With a natural curiosity and laidback attitude in live situations, Madison loves asking interesting questions and engaging a crowd with her humour and knowledge of the most significant ideas shaping economies.
Talking Points
Business Leadership
Madison is meeting with global CEOs and Directors of major companies every week, from Amazon in the USA to Rocket Lab in New Zealand, to discuss the major challenges and opportunities they're chasing. Over the years, and hundreds of conversations, Madison has a knack for knowing exactly how the best business leaders in the world think and operate. She'd love to share these insights with your audience.
Business Leadership
Business Keynote Speaker
Madison has a fantastic keynote that takes your audience behind the production of her show Business with Madison. Exploring how she lands dream guests, the depth of her research, deciding on interesting questions, and many quirks along the way. Expect to come away from her keynote with an understanding of what it takes to create international quality content and how to win over decisionmakers.
Business Keynote Speaker
Finance & Investing
Having worked in finance at a major investment bank, Madison is a finance junkie who is obsessed with stock markets. She is always across the major investment trends, following which companies, funds and ideas investors are pouring money into.
Finance & Investing
Technology
Madison has been inside many of the world's largest technology companies, from DataDog in New York, to Anduril in Los Angeles and Amazon Web Services in Texas. Her audience knows her for making the most complex technological developments, like artificial intelligence, simple to understand - which is important given these trends are shaping the society we live in.
Technology
Economics
Madison has been covering economic data and policy, such as Reserve Bank interest rates, for a decade. Known for her interviews with Reserve Bank Governors including Christian Hawkesby and Adrian Orr, Madison is always keen to share her knowledge of what's occurring across New Zealand and global economies.
Economics
Energy & Commodities
In Madison's mind, energy rules the world. From the old-school oil and gas industry to today's renewables rush, she loves to discuss all of it - including what's working and what is not.
Energy & Commodities
Geopolitics & Trade
These topics determine financial markets more than anything else, meaning Madison is always deep in geopolitical developments. From tariffs and trade deals, to the AI arms race, she can explain the who, what, why, where and how of what's happening between global superpowers.
Geopolitics & Trade
Media
Madison has spent more than a decade working across newsrooms in television, radio, print and digital. As one of the country's few independent journalists she can freely discuss the state of the industry and where it is going.
Media
Panelist
Madison would love to offer her insights on any, or all, of the topics above to add a unique edge to your panel. As someone who cares deeply about the country and economy, and an eye to the world, she is free-speaking about the ways in which we can win on the world stage - starting with frank discussions!
Panelist
MC/Host
MC/Host
Video
Markets with Madison
Maddi was great, and did an amazing job at both the Gala Awards Dinner and Conference Sessions! ... keep reading Financial Services Council of New Zealand
Super professional and helpful. Knew the topic and added value through her understanding.
Madison was fantastic to work with. She was a brilliant host of our NZ Budget webinar, skillfully navigating the discussions to surface insights that truly mattered to our business audience. She shared thoughtful advice on how we could create the best experience for our audience. What stood out was her genuine approach - she took the time to personally greet and engage with every crew member. Working with her was a pleasure, and we look forward to the next time
