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OneRoyal Taps Former Tickmill and Doo Prime Executive as Chief Marketing Officer

Tuesday, 13/01/2026 | 10:11 GMT by Tareq Sikder
  • Marilena Iakovou served as Group Chief Marketing Officer at Tickmill for four years.
  • Recently, the firm promoted Dominic Poynter to CCO, having served as Head of Marketing.
Marilena Iakovou

OneRoyal has appointed Marilena Iakovou as its new Chief Marketing Officer. She has more than 20 years of experience in marketing, communications, and fintech, holding senior roles across online brokerage and financial services firms.

Former Tickmill, M4Markets CMO Joins OneRoyal

Before joining OneRoyal, Iakovou served as Group Chief Marketing Officer at Tickmill for four years, where she helped shape the broker’s global marketing strategy. She later led marketing at M4Markets for three years, during which the company expanded internationally and obtained a CySEC licence.

In 2023, she joined Doo Prime, part of Doo Group, as Chief Marketing Officer. Her experience includes public relations, brand strategy, digital marketing, and international expansion in regulated fintech environments.

In her new role, Iakovou will oversee brand development, global go-to-market strategy, digital acquisition, partnerships, and customer experience. She said OneRoyal’s aim to build a global fintech brand “aligns strongly with my own values” and added that she looks forward to expanding into new markets.

Leadership Team Expanded to Support Growth

The company also appointed Mariliza Karrera, who previously worked at M4Markets and Doo Group. Karrera brings experience in marketing and brand management and has worked closely with Iakovou in previous roles. OneRoyal said the appointments are part of efforts to strengthen its senior leadership team and support growth in regulated markets.

OneRoyal Names Poynter Chief Commercial Officer

In addition, Dominic Poynter has been named Chief Commercial Officer. He previously served as Head of Marketing at OneRoyal in Limassol for over a year.

Before joining the firm, Poynter held senior marketing roles at HYCM, Axiory, ATFX, and easyMarkets, focusing on digital strategy, brand development, and international marketing operations across multiple regions.

Financial Commission Grants Membership

Separately, OneRoyal was accepted as a member of the Financial Commission. Membership provides access to services including client complaint coverage of up to €20,000 through the Commission’s Compensation Fund.

The Financial Commission acts as an independent mediator between brokers and clients, offering an alternative to arbitration or court proceedings in CFDs, forex, and cryptocurrency markets.

OneRoyal has appointed Marilena Iakovou as its new Chief Marketing Officer. She has more than 20 years of experience in marketing, communications, and fintech, holding senior roles across online brokerage and financial services firms.

Former Tickmill, M4Markets CMO Joins OneRoyal

Before joining OneRoyal, Iakovou served as Group Chief Marketing Officer at Tickmill for four years, where she helped shape the broker’s global marketing strategy. She later led marketing at M4Markets for three years, during which the company expanded internationally and obtained a CySEC licence.

In 2023, she joined Doo Prime, part of Doo Group, as Chief Marketing Officer. Her experience includes public relations, brand strategy, digital marketing, and international expansion in regulated fintech environments.

In her new role, Iakovou will oversee brand development, global go-to-market strategy, digital acquisition, partnerships, and customer experience. She said OneRoyal’s aim to build a global fintech brand “aligns strongly with my own values” and added that she looks forward to expanding into new markets.

Leadership Team Expanded to Support Growth

The company also appointed Mariliza Karrera, who previously worked at M4Markets and Doo Group. Karrera brings experience in marketing and brand management and has worked closely with Iakovou in previous roles. OneRoyal said the appointments are part of efforts to strengthen its senior leadership team and support growth in regulated markets.

OneRoyal Names Poynter Chief Commercial Officer

In addition, Dominic Poynter has been named Chief Commercial Officer. He previously served as Head of Marketing at OneRoyal in Limassol for over a year.

Before joining the firm, Poynter held senior marketing roles at HYCM, Axiory, ATFX, and easyMarkets, focusing on digital strategy, brand development, and international marketing operations across multiple regions.

Financial Commission Grants Membership

Separately, OneRoyal was accepted as a member of the Financial Commission. Membership provides access to services including client complaint coverage of up to €20,000 through the Commission’s Compensation Fund.

The Financial Commission acts as an independent mediator between brokers and clients, offering an alternative to arbitration or court proceedings in CFDs, forex, and cryptocurrency markets.

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