Marilena Nikou

Marilena Nikou is an international marketing leader with over 15 years of experience spanning AI, SaaS and FMCG in Europe and the US. She is currently Head of Marketing at Odyssey Cybersecurity, where she shapes the brand strategy and go-to-market activation for ClearSkies, their proprietary AI-powered Threat Detection, Investigation & Response platform - helping organizations build cyber-resilience against today’s evolving AI threats. Previously, she led product marketing at AI startups, successfully launching generative AI solutions to the global market. Earlier in her career, she held senior marketing roles at Johnson & Johnson and APIVITA, driving global brand strategy, product innovation and double-digit business growth across multiple regions. Marilena holds an MBA from SDA Bocconi, a BSc in Management Science and Technology from the Athens University of Economics and Business and a Certificate in Sustainability from UCLA, along with certifications in Technical Product Management. Passionate about the intersection of AI, technology and cybersecurity, she is dedicated to translating complex innovations into clear value propositions that inspire adoption, build trust and create long-term impact.