Steven Malony

Steven Malony

Chief Executive Officer, Belkin International Belkin
Steven Malony

Steven Malony is the CEO of Belkin International, a role he has excelled in since 2021, following nearly 20 years with the company. Malony began his career at Belkin as a sales representative for Apple resellers in the U.S., where his commitment to understanding customer needs and delivering value helped him rise through the ranks. His deep focus on relationships with distributors, partners, and end users, combined with a relentless drive to innovate, has shaped Belkin’s global success and aligned with the company’s core values of customer-first service.

Before becoming CEO, Steven held various leadership roles in sales and management, where he was responsible for driving strategic direction, performance, and international operations. He demonstrated exceptional resilience and strategic foresight, particularly during challenging times such as the global pandemic. Under his leadership, Belkin successfully navigated the separation of Linksys, integrated the Phyn brand, and maintained strong financial performance. In addition to his role at Belkin, Malony provides strategic guidance to the FIT team, overseeing the production of Apple products like Beats Audio.

Since becoming CEO, Malony has overseen significant growth at Belkin, with revenue, gross profit, and operating profit all experiencing substantial increases. His ability to leverage the company’s design, manufacturing, and sales capabilities, especially through FIT, has positioned Belkin for continued success. A champion of corporate culture, he has fostered a sense of community within the organization, empowering teams and launching voluntary employee groups called VIBEs to further enhance Belkin’s workplace environment.

Steve holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California at Irvine.

Turning Customer Connection into Measurable Impact

9:00 AM C-SUITE KEYNOTE: Standing Apart Through Innovation, Design and Purpose: The Belkin Story

In a market crowded with look-alike products and relentless price pressure, differentiation is harder and more critical than ever.

In this engaging keynote, Belkin’s CEO shares how the brand competes beyond price by leading through design, deep consumer insights, and a strong commitment to quality, sustainability and the communities it serves.

Attendees will learn how Belkin’s focus on solving real consumer problems and continuously innovating has enabled the brand to rise above commoditization and sustain long-term growth. Learn how these principles can be applied within your organizations.

• Reframing differentiation around consumer insights rather than price or speed to market

• Designing for durability by investing in R&D and testing

• Building long-term advantage by aligning innovation with sustainability and continuous product evolution


Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Steven.

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