Our core team
At Solid Water, we commit to scouting, nurturing, and mentoring extraordinary talent. We are extremely proud to have been able to attract and retain new generation talent from around the world. Our team members come from various backgrounds but we are all united by our exceptional work standards and commitment to delivering results for our clients.
the founders
Daria Partas
Maria Tsarkova
Daria is a strategic communications expert with over 20 years of global experience, specializing in C-suite profiling, corporate relations, and reputation management; she has held roles at British Telecom, CNN, and the United Nations, advised clients across telecom, space tech, defence tech, and financial services, and is active in CIPR, Analyst Relations, TechUK, and the IR Society.
Maria is Head of Growth at Ooredoo Fintech, leading expansion across six markets; she previously built Loop Money from inception to acquisition by Tandem Bank, scaled Tandem’s B2C proposition, advised clients across Europe, MENA, the UK, and the US on go-to-market strategies to hit revenue and user targets, and holds an MSc in Strategic Marketing from Imperial Business School.
  • Anastasia

    Head of Strategic Marketing

    A strategic marketer experienced in developing acquisition and growth strategies in fintech, FMCG, and creative industries. She is skilled in customer journey mapping and analysing customer profiles to craft strategies that drive business success.
  • Stepan
    Head of Business Development, MENA
    A seasoned business development leader with a strong background in finance and fintech, Stepan has built a career driving growth for high-stakes ventures. With experience as a Relations Manager at J. Safra Sarasin Bank and as Head of Business Development at a prominent crypto exchange, Stepan combines traditional banking insights with an innovative approach to digital finance. His expertise spans strategic partnerships, market expansion, and client relationship management.
  • Anna
    Associate, Organic Social & Content Marketing
    As a Bard College, New York alumna with experience in content creation and social media marketing, Anna has the expertise to transform your social network into a potent sales tool.
  • Alexandra

    Senior Designer

    Alexandra is a professional designer with a portfolio of over 50 projects for local and international brands, incl. McDonald's, Pandora, Ooredoo etc. Her skillset includes graphic and web design, motion design & 3D animation.

  • Anna

    Junior Marketing Manager

    With a degree in Media Communications, Anna continued her education in cultural economics at King’s College, London, and product design at Politecnico di Milano. Her professional background includes content creation and media production.