Riding wave and wind: Max Maeder
At the tender age of five, he discovered kitefoiling. What started as fun grew into a passion, and into what seemed an impossible dream — to be world champion.
Singapore kitefoiler
DBS brand ambassador
Maximilian Maeder
Behind the teenager's charm and politeness lies a hardcore competitor who gives his best.
Trust Your Spark, To the Max On The Podium Game On! Vodcast Max in A MinuteWorld champion. Bronze medallist. Joy of a nation. Maximilian (Max) Maeder truly lives and breathes the spirit of Trust Your Spark, and DBS is proud to have Max as our Brand Ambassador.
Behind the teenager's charm and politeness lies a hardcore competitor who gives his best. At the tender age of five, Max discovered kitefoiling. What started as fun grew into a passion and into what seemed an impossible dream – to be world champion.
With the trust and support of those around him, he took on the world’s best and beat them, becoming the world’s youngest kitefoiling champion. DBS is proud to support trailblazers like Max as they chase their dreams, every step of the way.
Behind the teenager's charm and politeness lies a hardcore competitor who gives his best.
Trust Your Spark, To the Max On The Podium Game On! Vodcast Max in A Minute
Get to know world kitefoiling champion Max Maeder | DBS Bank
By trusting his Spark, Max has soared to great heights in the sporting arena, while staying rooted in his sense of purpose and drive for excellence
"In anything I do, I must feel the urge to have done it that little bit better"
Olympic Bronze Medalist
Paris 2024
Multiple World Champion
Formula Kite & Youth Sailing
Asian Games Gold Medalist
Hangzhou 2022
Consistent Podium Finisher
Major events across Europe and Asia, including the World Cup Series, European Championships, and Olympic Test Events
Behind the teenager's charm and politeness lies a hardcore competitor who gives his best.
Trust Your Spark, To the Max On The Podium Game On! Vodcast Max in A Minute
Game On! A podcast by Max Maeder
Game On! is an exciting new podcast series hosted by Max Maeder. In each episode, Max sits down with inspiring individuals who trusted their Spark to redefine success. Through candid conversations and playful games, Max uncovers the personal stories, lessons, and moments that shaped their journeys.
Max In A Minute
Quick takes. Big moves. Get a personal glimpse into the intense world of pre-competition prep from Singapore’s kitefoiling sensation and DBS brand ambassador, Max Maeder. From gruelling physical training and meticulous equipment tuning to razor-sharp mental conditioning and strategic recovery, each episode dives beneath the surface to reveal the precision, pressure and passion that fuel his pursuit of excellence on the water.