Sport, Performance & Sports Business Moderator
Massimo Marioni is a journalist and event moderator exploring the business, leadership and mindset behind sport. His interview experience includes elite athletes and sports leaders, alongside nearly 20 years in journalism at organisations including Fortune and CNN.
Discuss your sports event · Explore moderation formats
Beyond the result
Sport offers a powerful lens on preparation, setbacks, leadership and performance. My approach is to draw out the experiences and decisions behind success, connecting them to the interests of the audience.
Subjects I cover
Sports business and changing audiences
Leadership, teamwork and decision-making
Performance, mindset and resilience
Athletes, creators and personal brands
Fandom, media and culture
Innovation and the commercial future of sport
Selected conversations
Patrick Kluivert at Web Summit
I moderated the conversation “Elite performance, on and off the pitch” with Patrick Kluivert. The event programme connects the session to leadership, society and sport.
Sports business and leadership interviews
My wider interview experience includes Gerard Piqué, Paul Rabil, Myles Garrett, Efe Obada and Alex Honnold.
Gerard Piqué: Kings League and sports business
Paul Rabil: leadership and performance
Formats for your audience
I can moderate panels and fireside chats, conduct filmed interviews or support a wider event-hosting brief. Conversations can connect sport to business, culture and leadership without losing the personal story.
Discuss your event
I’m London-based and available internationally. Share your audience, format, confirmed speakers, date and location. Check availability.