London: 31st May 2023 – Rightlander, the advertising and affiliate compliance monitoring specialist, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarafina Wolde Gabriel as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO).
In her new role, Wolde Gabriel will work closely with the company's founder, Ian Sims, and the broader management team to craft and implement business strategies intended to accelerate the company’s growth on a global scale.
"Sarafina brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in strategic planning and business development," said Ian Sims. "We are confident that her innovative thinking and strategic approach will be instrumental as we continue to grow our business and enter new markets."
Wolde Gabriel's remit will include expanding Rightlander’s reach into new markets and verticals, evaluating potential new product opportunities, and building strategic partnerships to boost business growth. This strategic vision aligns with the company’s objective to strengthen its market position and meet the increasingly complex needs of clients around the world.
Speaking on her appointment, she said, "I am thrilled to join Rightlander Limited and am committed to contributing to the company's forward-looking approach. I look forward to working with Ian and the entire team to explore new opportunities and create innovative strategies that will drive global growth."
A seasoned professional in digital marketing with over 19 years of experience, Wolde Gabriel brings to Rightlander a wealth of knowledge in leadership within the iGaming and marketing sectors.
Beginning her impressive career journey with Paysafe’s Income Access in 2004, she made significant strides, eventually serving as the company’s CMO until 2016. Her tenure with Paysafe was decorated with numerous industry awards, underscoring her expertise in driving growth and success in the digital marketing space.
In her most recent role as the VP of Strategy at Income Access, she directed innovative marketing strategies and established key business partnerships, contributing to the company's global expansion. In 2022, Wolde Gabriel made a strategic shift, joining GeoComply, a geolocation and fraud prevention company, as a senior director, where she continued to excel in new business development and global expansion.
Wolde Gabriel holds a Master’s Degree in Marketing from the University of Surrey, UK, and a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and Marketing from Concordia University, Montreal. An active contributor to her community, she served as the President of the African Students Association during her time at Concordia University.
The addition of Wolde Gabriel to Rightlander Limited's leadership team reflects the company's ongoing commitment to strengthening its strategic direction and accelerating its growth trajectory.
For more information on Rightlander Limited and its comprehensive range of services, visit www.rightlander.com.
About Rightlander:
Rightlander is a state-of-the-art advertising and affiliate compliance platform that allows advertisers and networks to identify potentially non-compliant content across different territories. It does this by scanning affiliate content from within the target market, looking for events or conditions defined by clients and regulators, and sending alerts when it finds content that meets those conditions.
Launched in January 2018, the Rightlander.com product has expanded rapidly into multiple territories around the world and is used by many high-profile advertisers, affiliate networks and regulators to help them keep on top of their affiliate compliance responsibilities.