FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Retail FX and CFDs broker OneRoyal has hired experienced industry marketing executive Marilena Iakovou, as the company’s new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

Marilena Iakovou was one of the senior executives to leave Doo Group when it shut down its Cyprus office late last year, as was also reported exclusively at the time here at FNG. Marilena had served as CMO for the group’s D Prime brokerage brand for the past two and a half years. Prior to Doo Group, Marilena was CMO at M4Markets (2020-2023), and at Tickmill (2016-2020). She had also previously worked at Orbex, and at IronFX.

Joining Marilena at OneRoyal is her longtime colleague Mariliza Karrera, who brings extensive marketing and brand management expertise from her roles at Doo Group, M4Markets and Tickmill. Mariliza worked closely with Marilena as part of a high-performing leadership duo, and the company said that her addition further strengthens OneRoyal’s senior marketing and strategy bench.

OneRoyal added that these appointments are part of a broader strategic talent acquisition effort, with several key executives from leading fintech and brokerage firms coming on board to drive performance, innovation, and market share in regulated jurisdictions.

Rayan Al-Annan, CEO of OneRoyal said,

“We are thrilled to welcome Marilena to our leadership team. 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.”

Marilena Iakovou  added,

“OneRoyal’s vision to build a truly global fintech brand aligns strongly with my own values. 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.”

About OneRoyal

Founded in 2006, OneRoyal is a multi-licensed broker offering a wide range of CFD products for retail traders (under the OneRoyal brand) and institutional clients (OnePrime). The company holds CySEC, ASIC, VFSC and FSA licenses and is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus (retail arm) and Sydney, Australia (institutional arm). OneRoyal is controlled by Lebanese businessman Rayan Al Annan.