Meet Our Founder

Chuck Malkus is a business strategist and President and Executive Producer of Malkus Group, a part of the content creation company Malkus Communications. He has received national acclaim as an expert on public relations, branding, and reputation management. His best-selling book, The Ultimate Ponzi: The Scott Rothstein Story, analyzes what goes wrong when employees and their organizations ignore red flags. Woven into Chuck's business acumen is a specialization in community relations. His high profile and strong network positioned him to launch and supervise large-scale community rebuilding efforts, and leveraged his crisis management expertise.

Chuck translates his rich industry perspective into inspirational keynotes that provide value to employees at every level, from young professionals to CEOs. A charismatic storyteller, Chuck shares personal experiences that reveal the unexpected returns from giving back, the importance of strong business ethics, and how individuals and businesses can grow and enhance their brands.

With a deep understanding of business challenges and the conditions of good corporate citizenship, Chuck advises companies of all sizes on how to adapt to today's business climate. He has shared his expertise on major television networks—including CNBC^™, CNN^™, FOX Business Network^™, and First Business^™—and has been published in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Daily Business Review, and The Street. The Miami Herald acknowledged Chuck's expertise by identifying him as a "public relations guru."

In 1992, Chuck founded Neighbors 4 Neighbors, and grew the organization into an international sponsor of natural disaster relief efforts. He has also served as a board member for numerous civic organizations, such as the American Red Cross, Junior Achievement, the Broward Alliance, and the City of Fort Lauderdale Beach Redevelopment Board.