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ELENA PANAGIOTOU

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I’m Elena Panagiotou, a senior marketing, affiliate, and partnerships professional with 10+ years of experience in forex, fintech, and financial services.

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I’m Elena Panagiotou, a senior marketing, affiliate, and partnerships professional with 10+ years of experience in forex, fintech, and financial services. I’ve held leadership roles including Chief Marketing Officer and Global Head of Partnerships, where I built affiliate networks, developed partner strategies, and drove international growth through performance-driven marketing and commercial negotiations.

As an independent consultant, I help brokers and fintech businesses strengthen affiliate and partnership strategies, uncover new revenue opportunities, and support sustainable business growth. Alongside consulting, I founded and launched YgeiAI, an AI-powered health and wellness platform, combining go-to-market strategy with product and entrepreneurship experience.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined November 2026

Languages

  • Greek, ModernFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Financial Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 6 roles

Global Head of Partnerships · Growth Company, LimassolAug 2022 – Oct 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

Developed partnership strategies aligned with business objectives by analyzing market trends and identifying growth opportunities. Built and managed relationships with key stakeholders and partners across international markets. Drove revenue growth through strategic partnerships, commercial negotiations, and performance-focused initiatives. Designed partner programs and commission structures, monitored market trends and competitor activity, and refined partnership strategy to maintain strong market positioning.

Global Head of Partnerships · UFX Group (1Market.com)Jun 2021 – Feb 2022 · 9 mos

Strengthened relationships with prospective partners and business stakeholders. Managed and expanded relationships with Country Managers and teams across key international markets. Scaled networks of Country Managers and Master IBs across multiple regions with a focus on cost efficiency and operational effectiveness. Introduced KPIs and performance tracking to support team structure, accountability, and growth.

Marketing, Fintech & Growth ConsultantJun 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

Provide strategic marketing consulting to fintech companies and digital ventures, including brand development, market positioning, and go-to-market strategy. Develop and oversee digital marketing strategies across paid advertising, social media, performance marketing, product development, UX, and customer journeys. Build and expand affiliate networks and strategic partnerships with partner acquisition, relationship management, commercial negotiations, and performance optimization. Drive new revenue opportunities via business development, collaborations, and international expansion for sustainable commercial growth.

Chief Marketing Officer · IronFX (Notesco)Apr 2021 – Jun 2021 · 3 mos
Head of Marketing and Affiliation · IronFX (Notesco)Jan 2020 – Apr 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos
Marketing and Design Supervisor · IronFX (Notesco)Jan 2016 – Jan 2020 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Education

Executive Education (Business Administration & Management) · Yale School of Management2020
Executive Education (FinTech) · Harvard University2020
MSc International Human Resources Management · University of Portsmouth2014 – 2015
History and Archaeology · University of Cyprus2010 – 2014

Certifications and awards

IELTS2014 – 2026
IGCSE (English)2008 – 2026
CIPD Membership2015 – 2026

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