Compliance specialists, engineers and commercial leaders who have worked inside regulated industries for a combined 100+ years. The people building and running Rightlander every day.
Sarafina brings over 19 years of digital marketing leadership in iGaming. She joined Paysafe's Income Access in 2004 and went on to become Director of Affiliate Marketing, winning six iGB Best Affiliate Network awards. Before joining Rightlander she was a Senior Director at GeoComply focused on international expansion. As CEO she leads new markets, verticals, product opportunities and strategic partnerships.
Ian previously worked at Fidelity Investments and as an IT manager at Barclays. He started his own web development agency in 1994, attracting clients including the FT and JP Morgan. In 2005 he launched an iGaming affiliate site that became a 12-year network built on database-driven content. In 2016 he began building the compliance product that is now Rightlander, used by over 100 leading brands in regulated markets.
Sussex born and raised, Jonathan has spent the past 15 years in commercial roles helping brands protect themselves online, including three years in the US at CSC Digital Brand Services and BrandVerity. He joined Rightlander in July 2020 and is motivated by creating long-term strategic value for clients.
Nicole holds an Honours Degree in Marketing Communication and has over a decade of iGaming experience on both the operator and network sides. She spent nearly nine years developing and marketing a multi-language affiliate network before it was sold. At Rightlander she leads engaged client service, training and educational initiatives that help teams realise full platform value.
Shenaly graduated in Advertising and PR and fell into the online gambling world in 2008. She has worked with InterCasino, Game Account Network and LeoVegas, focusing on affiliate growth, disruptive brand launches and new-market expansion. She joined Rightlander in August 2019 and leads the marketing function. Outside compliance her other passion is yoga.
Brean has spent most of his career in IT, marketing and SEO, building website networks. In 2008 he moved into affiliate marketing, building sports-betting and online-gaming sites. He joined Rightlander in 2017 to apply his iGaming knowledge to compliance. Outside work he plays golf and rides his road bike whenever he gets the chance.
Laila started her career at Barclays, then held accounts and customer-service roles at Mobil Oil and a sales-management role with HR responsibilities at RPC Land & New Homes. She has been with Rightlander since January 2018. Outside work she enjoys the gym, walking, gardening, embroidery, theatre and socialising with family and friends.
Katerina's career began in Czech TV and radio broadcasting before she moved to the UK in 2005 and entered iGaming affiliate management, later becoming Head of Affiliates. She has multiple iGB Award nominations and team wins, and is one of the leading Czech professionals in the industry. She thrives behind the scenes, happy to move between admin, data, strategy and management.
Sunny has a legal background and worked at regional, international and silver-circle law firms before joining a global brand-protection company in 2015, where he helped brands protect themselves online and opened new jurisdictions. He joined Rightlander in 2021 to grow his knowledge in a new industry. Outside work he dabbles in property management and enjoys long walks.
Katherine has over 18 years in marketing and communications, designing global programmes that build brands, engage audiences and drive change. She has led teams of up to 50 people across project delivery and account management, often acting as an extension of in-house marketing teams. She thrives on turning complex challenges into clear, impactful communication.
Rudy brings seven years in affiliate marketing compliance to his Customer Success role. Previously he was a Global Manager in HR Recruitment at GlaxoSmithKline in North Carolina (NCHRA certified), and before that a bench scientist in biotech and a Branch Manager and ISO Quality Auditor in Silicon Valley. He is also deeply committed to educational equity.
Roderick has over five years in compliance review and validation and has piloted several affiliate marketing compliance products now on the market. Earlier he worked in a quality-controlled manufacturing facility in Taiwan, honing his attention to detail. Outside work he is an avid badminton player and appears as a dedicated extra in films and TV series.
Jazmine is a detail-oriented project leader in affiliate marketing compliance, holding a BSc in Business Administration (Marketing Management). As a Lead Compliance Validator she ensures internal processes meet regulatory and company standards, driving operational excellence through validation, continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.
Known as Khel, Michael has 12 years in customer service and affiliate marketing compliance. He specialises in content monitoring, brand safety and risk mitigation, helping brands maintain integrity in fast-paced digital marketing. Outside work he enjoys music, art and gaming.
OJ has been an Affiliate Marketing Compliance Lead since March 2021, specialising in social-media monitoring so that campaigns across platforms meet regulatory requirements and brand guidelines. Earlier he worked in supply-chain data analysis and insurance sales at AXA and AIA. Outside work he enjoys forex trading, drawing, tennis and cooking.
Dayanara has over seven years in affiliate marketing compliance, with a strong focus on Infringing Website List (IWL) monitoring. She ensures brand promotions across digital platforms meet legal and brand-specific guidelines. Her earlier roles in treasury operations, HR support and e-commerce customer service have sharpened her multitasking and organisational skills.
Bernard holds a degree in Computer Programming and has 15 years of technical experience. Since June 2021 he has served as an Affiliate Marketing Compliance Assistant, managing high-throughput content reviews and data gathering so that marketing materials meet regulatory standards and brand guidelines.
Rhema has been an Affiliate Marketing Compliance Technical Liaison since October 2021, specialising in compliance reviews and client reporting. She previously worked as a school librarian, holds an Associate in Theology and a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education (2023), and combines her professional work with ministry in the Philippines.
Judy has over five years in retail and financial services, starting as a teller before advancing into management. She holds a BSc in Entrepreneurship and specialises in affiliate compliance review within the banking sector, where her attention to detail upholds high standards of regulatory adherence and operational excellence.
Mike brings strategic thinking and meticulous attention to detail to his role as an affiliate marketing compliance validator, where he maintains comprehensive compliance reports for customers. He holds a BSc in Business Administration (Marketing Management). Outside the office he channels his discipline into pigeon racing.
Aparajitaa spent several years in the corporate sector across a variety of roles before moving into iGaming in 2007. She joined Rightlander in 2018 and now leads PR and Communications, shaping the brand's voice and driving industry visibility.
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