Michelle Makori

About

Internationally acclaimed broadcast journalist with key roles at Bloomberg, CNN Money, i24News, CGTN, SABC and Kitco News. * Award-winning live television news anchor, reporter & producer. * Expert in international & financial news. * Newsroom leader and managing editor. * Extensive production, research, writing, interviewing, field reporting experience & qualifications. * Acclaimed Interviewer of global political & business leaders * Public speaker, panel moderator, event host & MC. * Expert at launching TV & media start-ups. I have covered some of the most significant economic, financial, and geopolitical events of the past two decades. I’ve built a reputation as a trusted voice in financial and macroeconomic journalism, combining insightful reporting with newsroom leadership and business development expertise. I have interviewed world leaders, Fortune 500 CEOs, and industry thought leaders, using a research-driven, “devil’s advocate” approach to foster candid discussions on complex topics. As Editor-in-Chief and Lead Anchor at Kitco News, I spearheaded initiatives that expanded the media platform’s focus into cryptocurrencies, DeFi, and geopolitics, tripling viewership and creating new revenue streams. My vision for content strategy, on-air style, and business development also cultivated successful partnerships with sponsors and advertisers. Before Kitco, I held roles such as Editor-in-Chief and Lead Anchor at i24News and Lead Business Anchor for CGTN. I played a critical role in launching U.S. operations and flagship shows for both networks. At i24, ClearCut with Michelle Makori, consistently ranked as the channel's top-rated program. My career began in Johannesburg with SABC Africa, and I later moved to New York to anchor for Bloomberg TV and report for CNN Money, contributing to both U.S. and international programming. I bring Wall Street credibility to my financial news coverage, having earned a FINRA financial adviser license (Series 7) and working with The Beryl Consulting Group and GFI. Currently, I serve on the board of McEwen Mining (MUX) and have contributed to advisory boards for Forbes and Manhattan, iConnections' Funds for Food, and the Israel Cancer Research Fund. As a speaker, MC, and panel moderator, I thrive on engaging audiences at conferences and events worldwide. With an unyielding intellectual curiosity and a deep passion for uncovering truth, I believe in empowering audiences to make informed decisions.