Our Management Team

Illimar Mattus has worked in the investment banking and brokerage industry for more than 20 years. At The Trading Pit, Illimar provides strategic advice on a wide range of topics and helps the company grow its global footprint through partnerships with major regional brokerage firms. Illimar is also one of the key investors in The Trading Pit through its family office Pinorena Capital.

Illimar is the co-founder of a global brokerage firm Tickmill which serves sophisticated algorithmic traders in more than 150 countries who trade all major asset classes including FX, stocks, digital assets, futures and options.

Originally, Illimar started trading on the financial markets in 1997 using his student loan to fund his first stock trading account. Over the years, he specialized in trading futures and futures options with such firms as Interactive Brokers, ADM, R.J. O'Brien and others.

Illimar started his professional career working for SEAF, a US-based venture capital fund management company where he oversaw investments into various biotechnology, internet, media and manufacturing companies.

Illimar is well-known in the international brokerage and asset management industry. He serves as a board member on various investment and asset management firms regulated, among others, by the FCA in the United Kingdom, CySEC in Cyprus, FSA in Malaysia, and others.

Illimar is the co-Founder of The Trading Pit as he believes that every person interested in financial markets should have a fair opportunity to become a successful trader and an asset manager. He believes that the risk platform, technology, knowledge and opportunities The Trading Pit provides to its clients will make it a global leader in the prop trading industry.

Daniela Egli has worked in the Financial Services Sector for over fifteen years, with numerous senior roles in business development, executive management, compliance, and organizing significant mergers and acquisitions across Asia and Europe. Daniela's extensive experience makes her highly skilled, adaptable, and agile in her line of work. In addition, she has many certifications, including CySEC Advanced and AML, risk management from CISI, and Level 1 CFA.

Throughout her career, her contribution to leading firms has been invaluable, pushing their global expansions towards advancement, ensuring transparency, and evolving the needs of their clients.

Before joining The Trading Pit, she worked as a CEO and group COO for the leading Scandinavian broker, Skilling, where she reported directly to their chief executive, providing her foresight on their operations to navigate most beneficially for their clients. Before her role at Skilling, she was also a Managing director at FXview, helping to launch the business in Cyprus and expand the group's services in other regions. In addition, she was a director and compliance officer for Blackwell Global, leading the company for six years.

Daniela's leading approach and involvement in The Trading Pit is highly beneficial, as she is responsible for advancing the operations of the Cyprus headquarters. Her insight ensures the firm's mission of providing its traders and partners with a high level of support.

Dr. Artem Lomakin has over 20 years of experience as CTO of B2B-Center and played a crucial role in evolving it from a disruptive startup to a multi-product e-commerce platform with 600K clients worldwide and a $80B yearly trading volume. He built and managed a team of 120+ IT professionals, fostering a culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation. Artem, with a Ph.D. in Computer Science, possesses expertise in developing and operating high-load/high-availability SaaS applications, and excels in scaling teams and processes for rapid growth.

As the Chief Innovation Officer at The Trading Pit, Artem drives the company's growth by leading all research and development initiatives, implementing a data-driven approach to product management and decision-making, leveraging innovative technology solutions, such as machine learning and AI. These efforts enhance business processes and improve the operational efficiency of R&D, customer support, risk management, and marketing, providing a streamlined customer experience to clients of The Trading Pit. Concurrently, he is shaping and executing an innovation and technology strategy that aligns with long-term strategic goals, positioning The Trading Pit as a leading global prop trading entity with a vision for expansion into investments and asset management.

Oksana Iarotskaia is a seasoned product leader with over a decade of experience in product strategy, development, and management. She has successfully launched more than 10 digital products across e-commerce, media, and SaaS, while leading high-performing teams to create scalable solutions that balance user satisfaction with business growth. Before joining The Trading Pit, she served as Chief Product Officer and Product Lead in international companies, where she managed large-scale product portfolios and oversaw platforms used by millions of customers worldwide.

At The Trading Pit, Oksana drives the product vision and roadmap, ensuring innovation and client-centric solutions remain at the core of the company’s offerings. She holds degrees in Internet Technology Management as well as Physics and Mathematics.

Edita Pjevič is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in financial management, strategic planning, and corporate finance. As the Group Finance Manager at The Trading Pit, she oversees and coordinates the company’s financial operations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Holding a Master’s degree in Finance and Business Valuation from the University of Economics in Prague, Edita has built a strong career in financial leadership across various industries, including proprietary trading, investment firms, and real estate. Her expertise spans financial reporting, budgeting, auditing, cash flow management, and business valuation.

Before joining The Trading Pit, Edita held key financial roles at several international companies, where she played a crucial role in optimizing financial processes and supporting strategic decision-making. Known for her analytical mindset and strategic approach, she plays a vital role in optimizing financial performance and driving business growth.

Alberto Constantinou is the Head of Client Operations at The Trading Pit, where he plays a pivotal role in ensuring smooth onboarding processes for clients and affiliates. With over 12 years of experience in Operations, Alberto brings a wealth of expertise to the team.

In his current role, Alberto's primary responsibilities include:

• Overseeing client and affiliate registrations.

• Ensuring all necessary information is communicated promptly to other departments for efficient task execution.

• Fostering a friendly user experience for both customers and employees.

Before his current position, Alberto was the Head of the Back Office, managing client funding, onboarding, and customer support operations. His dedication to transparency, understanding, and effective communication has been instrumental in driving operational excellence and client satisfaction.

Outside of work, Alberto is passionate about Formula One, drawing parallels between the teamwork and collaboration seen in the sport and applying those principles to his career. He believes in the power of transparency, understanding, and communication to foster strong relationships and achieve remarkable results in both professional and personal endeavours.

Natalia Shalygina is a highly experienced HR leader with more than 16 years of expertise in human resources, change management, and organizational development. Before joining The Trading Pit, she spent over a decade at a leading IT solutions provider, where she designed and executed HR strategies that significantly improved employee engagement, internal promotion rates, and organizational effectiveness across multinational teams.

At The Trading Pit, Natalia manages the company’s HR function, ensuring that policies, development programs, and employee engagement initiatives support sustainable growth. She is CIPD-qualified, certified as an HR Business Partner, and passionate about building inclusive, high-performance cultures.

Nuria Medrano Misas is a marketing powerhouse with over 13 years of experience launching brands, conquering new markets, and orchestrating global campaigns. As Head of Marketing at The Trading Pit, she crafts strategies that don’t just sell products—they create movements.

Throughout her career, Nuria has worn many marketing hats. She has led innovative inbound and outbound campaigns that skyrocketed customer acquisition and lead generation, managed large-scale marketing programs internationally, and balanced growth with brand storytelling—because why settle for one market when you can dominate them all? Her journey has seen her turning customer engagement into an art form, leveraging CRM, performance marketing, social media, and offline activations to boost revenue. She even did a stint as a Senior Digital Marketing Consultant, proving that her strategies work across industries, whether for startups or global giants.

Armed with a Master's in International Business from EAE Business School and a background in Law (because marketing is all about persuasion, right?), Nuria is equal parts strategist, storyteller, and brand architect. When she's not busy crafting high-converting campaigns, she’s probably analyzing the latest marketing trends—or convincing her friends that A/B testing should be a dinner table conversation.

Fanos Kyriakou is an experienced financial professional with a strong background in trading operations, risk management, and investment strategies. With over a decade in the financial services industry, he has played a pivotal role in setting up and managing dealing departments, ensuring compliance, and optimizing trade execution processes across leading firms.As the Risk Manager at The Trading Pit, Fanos leads the establishment and management of trading operations, specializing in CFD brokerage. He ensures risk control by monitoring product performance metrics, identifying and mitigating abusive trading behaviors, and overseeing compliance with trading rules. He also manages copy trading strategies, daily P&L reporting, and platform maintenance while providing strategic insights to optimize revenue. Additionally, Fanos plays a key role in team leadership, recruitment, and training, ensuring efficient operations and strong risk management practices.Prior to joining The Trading Pit, Fanos held senior positions in dealing and brokerage departments at well-established financial institutions. His responsibilities spanned developing and executing trading strategies, managing risk exposure, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing order execution across various asset classes, including FX, Futures, and Stocks.Fanos holds a BSc in Economic Studies from the University of Cyprus and has earned the CySEC Advanced Examination Certificate. His deep understanding of financial markets, coupled with his ability to lead teams and drive strategic decision-making, makes him a key asset in advancing trading operations and risk management in the industry.

Alex Polikarkin is an accomplished business development leader with more than 15 years of experience in enterprise sales, SaaS, and IT across global markets. Before joining The Trading Pit, he held senior leadership roles at international technology and SaaS companies, where he spearheaded digital transformation initiatives, drove adoption of innovative solutions, and consistently delivered significant revenue growth.

At The Trading Pit, Alex leads business development efforts, combining his expertise in enterprise sales and digital strategy to expand the company’s global footprint and empower clients through innovative approaches. He holds an MBA in International Business and a Master’s degree in Physics.