Mariana Ignatov

Executive Overview

Mariana Ignatov is CEO - KSA at LEORON Institute, a leading corporate training and EdTech provider across the EMENA region.

With 12 years at LEORON, Mariana has played a central role in the organisation’s growth and regional expansion. Now based in Saudi Arabia, she leads LEORON’s operations in the Kingdom and oversees a portfolio of more than 400 certified programmes across 17 knowledge areas, supported by over 50 internationally recognised accrediting bodies.

Originally from North Macedonia, Mariana holds a Bachelor’s degree in e-Business and a Master’s degree in Project Management from Saints Cyril and Methodius University. She also holds internationally recognised CIPD qualifications and additional professional certifications.

Supporting Regional Transformation

Mariana has worked across the GCC for many years and moved to Saudi Arabia with her family to lead LEORON’s largest market.

She has worked closely with public and private-sector organisations across the Middle East to strengthen workforce capabilities, develop professional skills and create learning pathways that deliver measurable business impact.

With Saudi Arabia accounting for more than 80% of LEORON’s business, Mariana’s leadership supports the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 human-capital development agenda by helping organisations to:

• Build stronger and future-ready workforces
• Access internationally recognised qualifications
• Raise standards in HR, learning and talent management
• Address skills gaps and prepare people for the future of work
• Develop talent pipelines that support long-term growth

Leadership at LEORON

Mariana’s leadership approach is grounded in deep institutional knowledge, a commitment to professional qualifications and the belief that workforce capability is central to national transformation.

As CEO, KSA, she leads LEORON’s operations and growth strategy across Saudi Arabia, with responsibility for its certified programmes portfolio, accreditation partnerships and relationships with public and private-sector organisations.

Her priorities include:

Working closely with LEORON’s Board and executive leadership team, Mariana ensures the organisation continues to strengthen its position as a trusted workforce transformation partner in Saudi Arabia.