TIOmarkets Appoints Savvas Mallas as Chief Operating Officer
TIOmarkets has appointed Savvas Mallas as Chief Operating Officer, expanding its leadership team as the company continues to develop its technology, operations and digital capabilities.
Mallas brings more than 17 years of experience across financial services, fintech, banking, payments and online trading, with a career spanning technology, product, project and programme management and senior C-level leadership.
In his new role, Mallas will focus on strengthening operational efficiency, improving cross-functional execution and identifying opportunities to simplify and automate processes through technology. He will work closely with the company’s leadership and technology teams to ensure that business priorities are translated into effective processes, systems and measurable results.
“Technology and operations are increasingly connected. My focus as COO will be to bring together people, processes and technology to make the organisation more efficient, more scalable and better prepared for its next stage of growth. There is a significant opportunity to use automation and digital solutions to simplify the way we work and allow our teams to focus on where they create the most value.”
Savvas Mallas, Chief Operating Officer at TIOmarkets
Mallas has held senior leadership positions across the financial technology sector, including C-level responsibility within a major online trading environment. His experience covers software development, infrastructure, cloud technology, cybersecurity, payments, trading platforms, digital products and overall technology transformation.
At TIOmarkets, he has been involved in the delivery of several strategic initiatives, including the company’s trading Mobile Application, CRM migration, payment integrations, digital KYC implementation and multiple MT4/MT5 migration and hosting projects.
His earlier career includes leading major programmes in payment processing and online trading, including the establishment of a card processing centre and the transformation of large-scale processing operations. He has also worked on developing flexible, multi-entity payment frameworks and integrating payment providers to support different markets and business requirements. Earlier in his career, he established a Project Management Office and Product Development committees within banking technology, introducing greater structure, governance and accountability across product and project delivery. These experiences have given him a broad understanding of how technology, operations and business strategy come together, with a consistent focus on turning complex initiatives into practical results.
“Savvas brings a valuable combination of technology understanding, business perspective and proven delivery experience. As TIOmarkets continues to invest in its digital capabilities and improve the way we operate, his experience will help us connect technology with the wider needs of the business and our clients. We are pleased to have him take on this broader leadership responsibility.”
Stefanos Mitsi, Group CEO at TIOmarkets
As COO, Mallas will support TIOmarkets in strengthening its operating model and using technology, automation and data more effectively across the organisation, while continuing to support the company’s focus on delivering a reliable and efficient experience for its clients.
