International Event Moderator, MC & Journalist
Former Fortune senior editor and CNN journalist moderating and interviewing leaders across business, AI, technology, media and sport.
London-based. Working globally.
I’m Massimo Marioni. With nearly 20 years of journalism experience, I bring deep preparation, informed questions and a natural conversational style to panels, fireside chats, executive roundtables and video interviews.
Selected events: Web Summit · GITEX · Cannes Lions · HumanX · Arabian Travel Market · Advertising Week
Selected clients
What I do
Event moderation
Panels, fireside chats and executive roundtables shaped by informed questions, careful preparation and responsive follow-up.
Conference MC and event hosting
Speaker introductions, audience interaction and continuity across conferences, summits and multi-day events.
Video interviews
Journalist-led conversations with CEOs, executives and industry leaders for thought leadership, branded editorial and event content.
Presenting and live event content
On-camera interviews, pieces to camera, session coverage and editorial reporting that extend an event’s reach beyond the stage.
Explore my expertise
AI and technology · Business and leadership · Media and marketing · Sport and performance
Selected work · About Massimo · Interviews and event footage
“You are the first reporter to cover this part of my time at Pinterest and you gave it the right amount of color and thoughtfulness.”
Why clients work with me
“Always a pleasure and great fun to share a stage with you.”
“For Advertising Week, we booked Massimo to interview Spotify’s Global Head of Advertising Sales & Partnerships, covering a range of topics with thoughtfulness and respect, ensuring the conversation was not only educational for audiences, but also engaging.”
“Thanks for a great conversation, Massimo.”
“Our CEO doesn’t do many external speaking engagements, but Massimo was respectful and put him at ease. As a result, the session flowed naturally and was well received! Massimo is a pro.”
“Massimo is a sharp, thoughtful moderator who brings genuine curiosity and professionalism to every conversation. He made our discussion dynamic, insightful, and effortless.”
“An absolute pleasure to work with as a moderator—professional, prepared, and highly effective. He led a thoughtful, actionable discussion that went well beyond the typical talking points.”
“Wonderful sharing a panel with you. You know it’s great when the panelists learn something, too.”
“Massimo is a joy to work with - he asks the right questions, creates a space for thought-provoking and exciting discussion and grasps the complex to make it accessible to all audiences.”
“Working with you was effortless from prep to stage. The GITEX Africa fireside chat was everything…you brought the energy and flow when it counted. Looking forward to the next one.”
“Massimo is a great mix of well-prepared and completely natural on stage. He keeps things highly professional, but his warm energy makes onstage conversations feel effortless, engaging, and genuinely fun.”
“Working with Massimo is always a pleasure—he is a clear, effective communicator, and a true professional in every interaction.”
“A huge thank you to Massimo for moderating our panel at Italian Tech Week with such professionalism, calmness, and genuine curiosity. You created the perfect space for meaningful dialogue, and made it a real joy to share our story with the audience. ”
“Massimo is just brilliant to work with. He asks smart questions, and turns big, tricky topics into conversations that feel fun and genuinely insightful.”
Where you can follow me
Discuss your event
Tell me about your event, the dates and location, your audience and the support you need. I’m based in London and work across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and internationally.
Panels · Fireside chats · Executive roundtables · Conference hosting · Video interviews