Alexander has close to 20 years of M&A and corporate finance experience and is in charge of the strategy, structured finance and transaction activities of SUNOTEC. He joined from Deloitte where he led the financial advisory team in Bulgaria in M&A, restructuring, private equity and capital raising transactions. Alexander has significant renewable industry experience and…
Nikola Gazdov is an entrepreneur with 18 years of experience in renewable energy. He serves as Chairman of APSTE (the Association for Production, Storage, and Trading of Electricity in Bulgaria) and sits on the Board of the Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association (RPIA). Nikola is also a Board Member of SolarPower Europe and Deputy Chair of…
Dimitar Zwiatkow is a partner in the Banking & Finance practice in CMS Sofia. He is a Bulgarian attorney with more than 15 years’ legal experience and is one of the preeminent advisers on banking M&A transactions and large-scale portfolio transactions. Among his clients are local and international banking and financial institutions as well as…
Ivaylo Slavov is a serial entrepreneur and senior executive with over 30 years of international experience across Information Technology, Financial Services, IT Outsourcing, Business Process Outsourcing, and Human Resources. He currently serves as CEO and Chairman of Elevate and as CEO and Board Member of Wiser Technology. Previously, Ivaylo founded BULPROS (the predecessor of DIGITALL)…
Spassimir has over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, including in banking, where he managed credit exposures of corporate clients. He has been involved in the management of investment funds, has been a consultant on various restructuring projects as well as mergers and acquisitions….
Miroslav Marinov, Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Management Board of Pension Insurance Company Doverie Miroslav Marinov began his career at Pension Insurance Company Doverie in 1999 as a financial analyst. In April 2001, he was appointed Director of Finance, Accounting and Investments. In September 2008, he became Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief…
Viktor Stoyanov brings extensive experience in the banking sector, having held a range of roles primarily within retail banking. His professional expertise spans the development of digital channels, payments and innovation, product and business development, project management, leasing business development, risk assessment, and customer segmentation….
Madlena Dalkalacheva is the Chief Business Intelligence & Reporting Officer at tbi bank, where, for over 9 years, she has been transforming data from abstract figures into a strategic advantage. She holds a Master’s degree in Finance and has a strong affinity for statistics, combining business thinking with technological precision. She believes every technical task starts with a deep understanding of processes. Madlena has been a key driver in the large-scale migration of tbi bank’s core banking system. Over the past two years, she has also shared her experience with future talent as a lecturer at dataXperience, the joint academy of the bank and UNWE. Her professional background includes solid leadership experience in the banking sector, as well as managing IT projects related to bank mergers and customer data migrations….
Mr. Vladimir Ikonomov is a specialist with extensive experience in digitalization, information technologies, and the development of technological channels in the banking sector. Over the years, he has developed strong professional and leadership capabilities, managing strategic teams and technology-driven projects. Since 2022, he has also been actively working in the field of artificial intelligence. From…
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Moravenov is a member of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Bulgarian Stock Exchange. He has over 25 years of experience in the fields of finance and investments, real estate, and capital markets. Moravenov is also a professional member of RICS (the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). Prior…
Kristofor Pavlov is Chief Economist at UniCredit Bulbank. He holds Master’s degrees in Economics from the University of National and World Economy in Sofia and the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. His professional and academic interests focus on monetary policy, financial sector analysis and forecasting, as well as real estate market development. His career…
Rumen Radushev is Chief Digital Transformation Officer and a Member of the Management Board at Postbank, with over 20 years of leadership experience in the financial sector. He specializes in strategic management, business development, digital transformation, and innovation, playing a key role in strengthening the bank’s position among the top banks in Bulgaria. Under his…
Lilyana Pavlova is a former Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (2019-2023), a member of four sessions of the Bulgarian Parliament, and Minister of Regional Development and Public Works from September 9, 2011, to March 13, 2013….
Metodi Metodiev holds a Master’s degree in International Finance from the University of St Andrews, Scotland. He specializes in public financial management, the deepening of the Economic and Monetary Union, and the European economic and fiscal governance framework. He has also completed additional professional training and courses in the United States, Austria, and Belgium. His…
Iliya Lingorski is a member of the Governing Council of the Bulgarian National Bank Eurosystem and a Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bulgarian Mint. He also serves on the Research and Publishing Council of BNB-Eurosystem. Among other duties, he has served as Deputy Minister of Finance and Head of the State Treasury,…
Jason Pellmar is the World Bank Group’s Country Manager for Bulgaria, based in Sofia, where he works across the institution to support the country’s public and private sector priorities. Mr. Pellmar, a U.S. national, brings over 15 years of experience in infrastructure, private sector development, and investment operations across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East….
Vassil Terziev (born June 9, 1978) is a Bulgarian entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. He is known as the co-founder and CEO of Telerik, a global provider of tools and solutions for software development and content management. In 2014, Telerik was sold for $262.5 million, which at the time was the largest deal in the history…
For more than a decade Svetoslav Ivanov and his show “120 Minutes” have been an integral part of Bulgarian public life. The show rightfully holds a place among the top three most-watched and successful current affairs programs in the country. Svetoslav Ivanov is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the “Robert Schuman” Prize from…
