Visionary. Magnetic
She leads with clarity and conviction while naturally drawing people, ideas, and momentum toward the CityBox vision.
Maryan Aiken. Founder, CEO. CityBox Media Holdings, LLC. CityBox Magazine. CityBox Media
Maryan Aiken is the Founder, CEO, and Publisher of CityBox Magazine and CityBox Media Holdings a luxury, digital-first media platform redefining how cities document leadership, influence, and cultural progress.
At her core, Maryan is a builder of platforms and a curator of people. She founded CityBox with a singular belief: that cities are shaped not only by institutions, but by individuals, founders, executives, professionals, and change-makers whose decisions quietly move economies, culture, and communities forward. CityBox exists to make those individuals visible, credible, and recorded with intention.
Under her leadership, CityBox has evolved beyond traditional media into a strategic storytelling and positioning ecosystem one that blends editorial integrity, design discipline, compliance, and long-term brand architecture. The platform serves founders, CEOs, professionals, and emerging leaders who value clarity over hype, substance over noise, and legacy over momentary attention.
Maryan’s philosophy is rooted in discernment and selectivity. CityBox is not a volume publication, an awards platform, or an endorsement engine. It is a curated record of leadership presence designed for those who are building companies, shaping policy, advancing industries, and contributing meaningfully to their cities. Every feature, edition, and partnership is intentional, aligned, and held to rigorous editorial and ethical standards.
With a background that spans media, philanthropy, brand strategy, and high-level partnerships, Maryan has collaborated with luxury brands, cultural institutions, chambers of commerce, healthcare leaders, entrepreneurs, and civic stakeholders across multiple markets. Her work consistently bridges visibility with responsibility ensuring that storytelling elevates without exaggeration and informs without overreach.
At the heart of CityBox is Maryan’s commitment to people: to founders taking calculated risks, professionals advancing their fields, and leaders building something that will outlast them. She believes leadership deserves to be documented thoughtfully, not sensationalized and that the most powerful stories are often told with restraint, clarity, and depth.
CityBox Magazine is her answer to a crowded media landscape: a platform where leadership is not shouted at but recognized; where credibility compounds over time; and where cities are reflected through the individuals who shape them.
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