New executive hires signal bold growth ambitions
OneRoyal is pleased to announce the appointment of Marilena Iakovou as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective immediately.
Strategic Appointment to Drive Growth and Brand Leadership
With over two decades of marketing, communications and fintech leadership experience, Marilena joins OneRoyal at a pivotal moment, as the company accelerates its international expansion, brand-building efforts and customer‑centric innovation across multiple markets.
Marilena brings a deep track record in the financial services and online‑brokerage sectors. Highlights of her career include:
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Serving as Group CMO for Tickmill prior to 2020, where she helped shape global marketing strategy for a leading FX & CFD broker.
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Leading marketing for M4Markets from 2020 through 2023, where she oversaw brand positioning and international regulatory expansion, including the firm’s acquisition of a CySEC licence in October 2022.
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Most recently serving as CMO at Doo Prime (part of Doo Group) beginning in 2023.
Her varied experience spans PR, brand strategy, digital marketing and global expansion in the highly competitive fintech and brokerage space.
Broader Executive Appointments
Joining Marilena at OneRoyal is Mariliza Karrera, who brings extensive marketing and brand management expertise from her roles at M4Markets and Doo Group. Mariliza worked closely with Marilena as part of a high-performing leadership duo, and her addition further strengthens OneRoyal’s senior marketing and strategy bench.
These appointments are part of a broader strategic talent acquisition effort by OneRoyal, with several key executives from leading fintech and brokerage firms coming on board to drive performance, innovation, and market share in regulated jurisdictions.
What This Means for OneRoyal
At OneRoyal, Marilena will oversee the full spectrum of marketing functions: brand development, global go‑to‑market strategy, digital acquisition, partnerships, and customer experience. Her appointment, alongside Mariliza and other incoming executives, underscores OneRoyal’s ambition to raise its profile, accelerate growth in key jurisdictions, and deliver an enhanced user journey.
“We are thrilled to welcome Marilena to our leadership team,” said Rayan Al-Annan, CEO of OneRoyal. “Her proven ability to scale brands in regulated financial services, combined with her international mindset and digital-first approach, makes her the ideal person to lead our next phase of growth. With Mariliza and other exceptional professionals joining our ranks, we are entering a bold new chapter.”
“OneRoyal’s vision to build a truly global fintech brand aligns strongly with my own values,” added Marilena. “I look forward to working with the team to further elevate the brand, deepen our relationships with clients, and expand into new markets with impact.”
These appointments mark a significant milestone for OneRoyal as it continues to invest in leadership, brand and global growth.
About OneRoyal
OneRoyal is a global fintech and brokerage services firm that empowers retail and institutional clients with access to trading, investment and market‑intelligence platforms
