A1, part of the A1 Group, is a leading provider of digital services and telecommunications solutions in Bulgaria. The company provides mobile and fixed services, high-speed internet, digital and satellite TV, including four own sports channels, payment services, its own music streaming platform, cloud and IoT solutions to 5 million customers. In 2018, A1 Bulgaria reported revenues of EUR 446.2 million and comparable EBITDA of EUR 138 million. A1 Group operates in seven countries and has more than 24 million customers. The company offers solutions that facilitate digital lifestyles and connect people, companies and things around us anywhere and anytime. The Group has a strong shareholder in América Móvil, the third largest mobile service provider in the world. The company is represented by Miglena Uzunova-Tsekova, Senior Director Human Resources and member of the Leadership Team of A1 Bulgaria.

AGLIKA is a family company established in 1968 as a textile and furniture manufacturer. Starting as specialists in the production of high quality towels, we have expanded the range over the years, introducing technological lines for the production of different types of blankets and, since 2016, bed linen. All product groups are characterized by in-house know-how and revolutionary innovations in product parameters, which have earned our company a position as a preferred and valued manufacturer in Europe and America.

Representative in the Council of Women in Business in Bulgaria is Elitsa Petkova, Marketing Director of Aglika Trade Ltd.

“AQUABAR” Ltd. is the first and only company in Bulgaria that performs cold pasteurization of food and beverages under high pressure. High hydrostatic pressure up to 6000 bar removes all pathogens in food products (listeria, salmonella, Escherichia coli, etc.). The technology is applied to already packaged products and ensures the highest level of safety. At the same time, the freshness, vitamins and nutritional qualities of the products are preserved. Shelf life is extended, eliminating the need for additives and preservatives. The result is a safe food product with preserved quality, extended shelf life and a clean label.

“AQUABAR Ltd. works with manufacturers from various food and beverage sectors, providing cold pasteurization service for their products, including meat products, wet salads and entrees, prepared foods, beverages and more.

Translation agency arte.doc helps Bulgarian and foreign companies receive expert translation and interpretation services in 36 languages, on time and with maintained confidentiality.

Since 2007 arte.doc is a main supplier of Bulgarian translations for the European Commission and the Translation Center for the EU. The company is also a member of the European translation association ELIA.

Most companies have issues with receiving their translations on time and in the specific terminology. Based on 23 years of professional experience arte.doc solves these problems by following procedures compliant with European translation standard ISO 17100:2015-05.

The agency is represented by Tanya Karabasheva, Managing owner of arte. doc.

ARTEX ENGINEERING AD is an all-Bulgarian construction and investment company operating in and for Sofia since 1993. Positioned in the top segment of the real estate market, it designs and implements residential and office buildings, private homes and hotels; builds temples and reconstructs cultural monuments. With buildings that are a synthesis of the dignity of the classical and the spirit of the contemporary, with quality beyond expectations and timeless, following the principles of sustainable architecture, ARTEX combines the interests of the environment and the city, invariably serving human happiness.

The representative in the Council of Women in Business in Bulgaria is arch. Vesela Miryanova – Chairman of the Board of Directors – Aretx Engineering AD.

ASSIST in figures and facts: Bulgarian family owned company, founded in 2001. Production and logistics headquarters in Sofia. Trained and certified partners in the country. Certified according to: BDS EN ISO 2001: 2015; BDS EN ISO 27001 and BDS EN ISO 14000. Member of Confindustria Bulgaria and IDA-USA. In 2009 – BOSEI award from the Japanese government for quality process management. In 2017 ASSIST started a process of reengineering and establishment of a special unit for service and out-of-warranty maintenance. In 2018 ASSIST received the prestigious award from the International Doors Association in the USA as the best “International Dealer of the Year” ASSIST offers engineering, manufacture, delivery, installation and service support of: Automatic entrance doors Automatic garage doors – residential and industrial Automatic barriers and parking systems Modular parking buildings from steel construction Gate automation Smart home system solutions Access control for cars and pedestrians Entrance mats Antibacterial protection for the interior Innovative waste collection systems for standard, cytotoxic and biological waste Loading and unloading equipment High-speed PVC doors and strip curtains Hangar doors Specialized doors for medical facilities and clean rooms Representative of ASSIST EOOD in CWBB: Dipl.eng. Dorina Dobreva – Manager

Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition. Its products and services are designed to help people and planet thrive by supporting efforts to master the major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. Bayer is committed to drive sustainable development and generate a positive impact with its businesses. Bayer Bulgaria is primarily a marketing and sales organization focused on pharmaceutical, consumer health, crop science products and seeds.

Bayer is represented by by Mrs Lyuba Paunova, Manager.

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BRAIN STORM CONSULT is the trademark of a group of enterprises that operate in the field of overall management of the business processes of their customers. As part of the business network of over 8000 companies established by BRAIN STORM CONSULT, every new customer or partner having joined this BUSINESS UNIVERSE receives a COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE in its field of operations.

BRAIN STORM CONSULT has prospered for 25 years and has the unique advantage of closing the range of services internationally so as to offer its customers complete freedom, security and information availability in order to safely manage their business in the best way possible.

BRAIN STORM CONSULT have their own offices in the cities of Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Sliven and Sandanski and a distribution network throughout the country. The company is a single and independent member of an international network of accountants, auditors and lawyers TAG(TIAG) Alliances, which holds 3th place on the world ranking list since 2012. CUSTOMERS enjoying BRAIN STORM CONSULT’S services now exceed 1000. The number of employees is 95, who are highly qualified professionals in almost all areas of business.

In its development BRAIN STORM CONSULT always combines high quality and innovation.  Cryptocurrencies accounting, affiliate programs, drop shipping are part of the company’s portfolio. The latest offer for the customers is DIGITAL ACCOUNTING with full analytics of automated operations, obtaining 100% of the entered and accounted information from a scanned document. This is possible thanks to company own financial and accounting software Mirage SQL, which is unique in its kind at an affordable price.

Cvetni idei is a landscape company established in 2005. Today, Cvetni idei is one of the leading companies in the interior landscaping of offices, public buildings, restaurants and events. The scope of our work includes offices, open public spaces, administrative buildings, restaurants, where the need for greenery is especially great. We also offer design for all these types of places. The mission of Cvetni Idei is through plants to improve the environment in which we work and live. We offer modern and sustainable interior landscaping solutions where both people and plants feel good.  We tell people about the importance of greenery in offices and workspaces and promote the role of greenery in our life. Our vision is to make as many spaces and offices in Bulgaria as possible greener, more pleasant and healthier.  Our long-term goal is to create solutions protecting nature and following the principles of sustainable development.
The company is represented by Delyana Bencheva, landscape architect and co-founder of Cvetni Idei.
More information at: www.cvetni-idei.com

Debt Collection Agency EAD (DCA) is a leading company in the debt management sector in Bulgaria with established impeccable reputation and a recognizable commercial image. Since its establishment in 2010 DCA has successfully managed to support its partners in ensuring financial stability through bringing tailor-made NPL solutions. Our expertise builds on a broad spectrum of portfolios from sectors including banking, consumer lending, and telecommunications. We boast on an innovative approach, a steadfast commitment to fostering client relationships, streamlining operations. DCA adheres to fair and respectful everyday business activities, prioritizing transparency, empathy, and legal guidelines. DCA evolves in pursue of responsible business practices, creating value and leaving a positive impact for a more sustainable future.

Our goal is to help our clients achieve their vision and sustainable success by realizing their most important goals and harnessing the leadership potential of their people. Our vision is to be leaders in innovation, to achieve the extraordinary with our clients, and to foster an environment where individual talent thrives. Our Services: Organizational Consulting We help you articulate your mission and strategy, manage your organization’s culture, systematically implement your most important goals, and align your systems and processes with your vision. Development and training We help you achieve your business goals by developing the potential of your people and equipping them with the mindset, skills and tools needed for today’s challenges. Leadership Accelerators An innovative format that saves you time exploring today’s important topics, provoking you with ideas and equipping you with resources. Founded in 2008, we are one of the nation’s premier management and organizational development consulting and training firms.

EURO-ALLIANCE LTD. is a Bulgarian company, established in 1999, a major provider of educational and translation services. It has its own base in the city of Plovdiv and an office in the city of Sofia for organizing and conducting training, providing logistics and translation services. Basic activities: Professional translation services; Foreign language training; Specialized staff training; Vocational training – licensed Center at NAVET with 28 professional fields; Training for raising the qualification of teachers in programmes approved by the Ministry of Education and Science; Licensed Tour Operator – logistics in conducting trainings, workshops, seminars, conferences; Development and implementation of projects under National and International programmes; Certified according to BDS EN ISO 9001:2015, BDS EN 15038:2015; Since 2020, it is a main executor of Framework Agreements with the Ministry of Finance for the provision of specialized legal translation services in international / arbitration cases, and translation and interpretation for the needs of the Executive Authorities and their administrations. EURO-ALLIANCE LTD. is represented in the Council of Women in Business in Bulgaria by Stela Koeva – Manager.

Energy MT EAD is a Bulgarian licensed company operating in the energy sector with over ten years of experience. The company’s activities include supply of electricity to industrial consumers at freely negotiated prices; wholesale trading of electricity on the Bulgarian and European markets; coordinator of two balancing groups; purchase of electricity from renewable energy producers. The team is composed of specialists with many years of experience in the energy sector who provide their clients with expert assessments, analyses and consultations on issues and cases related to the functioning of the electricity market in Bulgaria and its regulatory framework. The owner of the company is Rumyana Valkanov, PhD.

HR Consulting Partners, основана през 2017, е консултантска компания, която предоставя пълен набор от услуги в сферата на човешките ресурси (ЧР). Основното ни предимство спрямо големите фирми, е че сме силно фокусирани върху нуждите на нашите клиенти и е от решаващо значение да гарантираме ниво на услугите ни, по-високо от очакваното. Портфолиото ни включва: • Подбор на кадри с фокус върху позиции от ниво експерт, среден и висок мениджмънт; • Програми за обучение и организационно развитие – в това число създаване на стратегия за управление на човешките ресурси, подобряване на ЧР процеси, създаване и фасилитиране на обучения за лидерски умения и други; • Кариерно консултиране и Outplacement за хора преминаващи или засегнати от кариерна трансформация; • Корпоративни Wellness програми под бранда UMatter Corporate Wellness с цел подобряване на психологическото, физическото, финансовото и кариерното благосъстояние на служителите.

HP Inc. is one of the leading American companies in the field of information technology, built on the belief that businesses should do more than just generate profit – they should contribute to making the world a better place. Our commitments and actions in the areas of climate change, human rights, and digital equity demonstrate our dedication to turning this vision into reality. With over 80 years of innovation and social responsibility, we have the confidence to envision a future where technology drives meaningful progress for humanity – and we create solutions that inspire this transformation. HP Inc. in Bulgaria focuses on expanding the local market presence by positioning our products and services, developing a strong partner and distributor network, and delivering high-quality services to global corporate clients. Our shared services center manages and administers key business processes for group companies across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Sustainability is a long-term commitment for HP – we strive to create positive and lasting change for the planet, people, and communities we serve. We believe sustainability goes beyond environmental responsibility or resource conservation; it is a continuous investment and an integral part of our strategy.

Interlang – your trusted partner for language services!

Interlang is a technology-driven language services provider with a mission to deliver high quality translation through a customer-centric, partnership approach. 

Offering professional translation and localization services since 1996 Interlang has twenty-five years of experience in the translation market in Bulgaria and Europe. Interlang offers first-class service and cover most of European languages. A project manager, experienced translators, state-of-the-art solutions will all be at your disposal. 

Interlang helps companies and brands translate and localise for Bulgaria and the Balkan region focused on life sciences, law, automotive, manufacturing, energy industry, ICT, electronics, marketing and finance. 

Superbrands Bulgaria 2007

First place award for Best Social Policy by a Small or Medium-Sized Enterprise at the annual CSR awards of the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum, 2021

The ENGAGE Special Award, designated by the British Embassy for overall employees engagement in a corporate campaign for the benefit of society at the annual CSR awards of the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum, 2021

Represented by Ani Alexandrova, Director. 

INFINITUS Ltd. was established in 2014 to provide a unique combination of professional project management services to corporate, state, municipal and non-governmental organizations.

The main activity is focused on the development and management of projects under European, regional, national grant and donor programs, financial instruments, PPP and others based on individual approach, competence and longevity.

The company has carried out a number of project management services under Horizon 2020, EUREKA – EUROSTARS, Cross-border Cooperation, EU Operational Programs in Bulgaria, etc.

Denitsa Tsekova – manager with over 20 years of professional experience, member of IPMA (International Project Management Association) Board in Bulgaria, BSDI, etc.

“Yettel Bulgaria EAD – part of the PPF Telecom group, is a telecommunications company that connects over 3 million customers to people, devices and businesses. Until March 2022, the company is present on the Bulgarian market as Telenor Bulgaria EAD. In its more than 20-year history on the Bulgarian market, the company has built up a solid track record in wireless networks, launching the first commercial 4G network in Bulgaria in 2015, the first VoLTE service in 2018 and paving the way for the development of 5G with the first test of fifth-generation networks in the country. Today, Yettel Bulgaria EAD has more than 1,800 employees, operates more than 180 stores and provides mobile network coverage for more than 99% of Bulgaria’s population. As an employer, it is valuable for the company to learn about established best practices and experiences in the career development and advancement of women in business.

“Yettel Bulgaria EAD (Yettel) is represented by Mihaela Hristova Kalaidjieva, as Chief Corporate Policy Officer.

Cash Credit is a fintech institution, focused on providing necessary financial services to clients through innovative solutions and personal experience. For the past 10 years the company is a market leader in the non-bank lending in Bulgaria. This is the only company on the fast lending market with a wide office network and digital services in a strongly competitive online segment. Cash Credit is available everywhere: online, in an office, Viber, on the phone, with SMS. Only with an ID card and 6-minute approval, the client receives an ultrafast microcredit from BGN 100 until BGN 5000 – the quickest approval, offered at the moment on the credit market in the country. The company is developing successfuly several business lines – fast unsecured loans, consumer credits, credit assessment and services for customers of mobile operators. The most important for the company are the vision for the future and support for the environment. And the future is based on the literacy and financial education of people – the awareness of building a positive credit rating among borrowers is recognized as the personal mission of Cash Credit.

Coca-Cola Bulgaria is the local subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company and opened its first office in Bulgaria in 1992. As owner of the brands bottled and distributed by Coca-Cola HBC in Bulgaria, the company is responsible for the marketing and execution strategies of the existing portfolio and the R&D of new innovative beverages. The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company, offering over 500 brands in more than 200 countries and territories. In addition to the company’s Coca-Cola brands, together with Fanta, Sprite and Schweppes, the portfolio includes some of the world’s most valuable beverage brands, offering soy-based beverages, ice tea, waters, smoothies, juices and nectars, coffee, sports drinks, smartwater, coconut water and so on.

The company is represented by Dora Strezova-Nikolova, CEO.

Coca-Cola HBC started its operation in Bulgaria in 1992 and is the largest producer of soft drinks in the country, with a team of around 1,000 employees. In Bulgaria we operate 2 production centers – in Kostinbrod (for soft drinks) and in Bankya (for natural mineral water). We produce and sell the most popular brands of soft drinks – Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Schweppes; Cappy nectars and fruit drinks; Bankya natural mineral water and Rosa spring water; Fuzetea ice tea; Monster energy drinks; COSTA coffee and Vergnano coffee. Through our strategic partnerships, we distribute products of Edrington, Brown-Forman, Bacardi-Martini.

The company chose to base in Bulgaria its shared services centers for all countries of CCH Group, in the areas of finance, human resources, and IT, employing around 850 employees.

The company suppors the social and economic development of the communities where it runs its business. Our priority activities are:

– Sustainable achievements in resources usage

– Effective waste recovery and recycling

– Support for young people to help them find their vocation and career development, through our #YouthEmpowered program

– Disaster relief

Mr. Yavor Stefanov is the General Manager of Coca-Cola HBC Bulgaria.

MIT Press Ltd. is a private Bulgarian company founded in 1998, part of VM Finance Group. PRODUCTS: Manager Magazine – the leading business publication in Bulgaria that covers topics on management, marketing and economics. The magazine aims to inform the public about the most innovative and effective practices in the field of business management, marketing, and technology. The informational website “Manager News” – objectively presents the latest news on operational management, marketing, and business in general, both locally and internationally. The informational website “Obekti.bg” (Objects) – covers topics on science and technology, Earth and Space, world mysteries and enigma. The informational website “Noviteroditeli.bg” (The New Parents) – shares the challenges and triumphs of parenthood. “Manager of the Year” Award Ceremony – a pioneering contest format that serves to recognize the achievements of senior management on local level. MIT Press is the only media in Bulgaria that is closely targeted to leaders, entrepreneurs and business owners. It protects their interests and supports their business performance. MIT Press is an independent and privately owned media house that abides by the Ethical Code of Bulgarian journalists and it is supported by own capital investments. The strong focus on readers is a key element for the long-term success of MIT Press and its organizational culture. General manager of MIT Pres is Denitsa Dimitrova.

Moto-Pfohe is one of the earliest established private automotive companies, the company is among the few still operating private enterprises that emerged in the country immediately after the changes in Bulgaria in 1989 and, certainly, is the oldest group of companies with the sale and full, 360-degree, service of new and used cars in the country. With over 30 years of history, the basic understanding in the company has always been that the Customer with their needs and wants is #1 for us. Moto-Pfohe is currently the official dealer for Ford, Volvo, Jaguar and Land Rover. There are 19 representative offices – own sales and service complexes and dealers – in 16 cities of the country. Since 2017, Moto-Pfohe has been part of the global family of SUMITOMO CORPORATION.

Moto-Pfohe Group’s mission is: “We are the best team in the Bulgarian automotive industry! The superior quality of our services and the boundless enthusiasm for our products inspire us to achieve an exceptional level of customer satisfaction and ensure the success of Moto-Pfohe Group!” The historic mission never changes as long as society needs cars, although the need for a car becomes a need for a mobility service. In short, the Group’s mission is about providing the best customer satisfaction in the country. The Group’s vision is Creating long-term customers in Bulgaria, we call them “customers for life”.

Since its inception, the Moto-Pfohe Group has strived to benefit not only its customers and employees, but also society as a whole by supporting social causes, caring for the environment, preserving natural and cultural heritage, developing culture, art and sports.

It is represented by Emil Bozhkov, Operations Director

“Oxylife” Medical Center provides the opportunity to perform specialized diagnostic and therapeutic medical consultations. The center has innovative high-tech equipment with proven effect based on registered international clinical studies. Some of the equipment is unique for Bulgaria and the Balkan Peninsula. The conditions we can help: Post Covid problems and complications; Reproductive health; Chronic diseases; Maintenance of cardiovascular health; Maintenance of immune health; Maintenance of gastrointestinal health; Treatment of inflammation; Acute and chronic pain; Male and Female Genital and Sexual Health; Stress and Burnout; Panic Attacks; Insomnia; Acne and Dermatological Problems; Obesity; Sports Injuries; Injuries The company is represented by …

Nestlé Bulgaria is part of the global biggest food company Nestlé and has been operating in the country for over 30 years. The company is a leader in the food and beverage industry in Bulgaria, recognized as one of the strategic investors in the food and beverage sector. It has won numerous awards for social and economic responsibility. The investments made locally are directed towards both expansion and modernization of production facilities, as well as sustainable development of the business.

Nestlé Bulgaria operates in the categories of confectionery products, coffee, culinary products, breakfast cereals, out-of-home consumption products, baby food, pet food, and health products.

Nestlé Bulgaria has had an active mission to support the development of the local community and improve quality of life. Among the programs led by the company are those for recycling, waste reduction, restoration of forest areas affected by fires (SOS Reforestation), physical activity and balanced nutrition (Nestlé Live Actively!, Nestlé for Healthier Kids), and youth employment (Nestlé needs YOUth).

NIKI Rotor Aviation is a family company headed by Mr. Nikolay Nikolov and his daughter Mrs. Miglena Kopcheva, which is based in the pretty Bulgarian town of Pravets, about 60 kilometers from the capital Sofia. The company is the first and only Bulgarian manufacturer of gyrocopters. In our product range there are 3 different gyroplanes named Lightning, Kallithea and the brand new project of the company – Cruiser, presented at a large-scale air show in Germany in 2023. The company made its first prototype helicopter back in the year 2000, which, although it did not reach the market, was the springboard for everything that followed. Today, the company has made entirely in its production workshops and sold around the world nearly 40 gyrocopters that fly on 4 continents. Kallithea and Lightning have won prestigious design awards from highly popular and respected aviation events in the US, including Best Gyrocopter. The company’s team is entirely Bulgarian and is made up of professionals with different expertise, a small part of which are aviation engineers, specialists in the processing of carbon, which is integrated into the chassis of each of our gyrocopters, specialists in aviation technology and a number of others. Our Mission is to provide reliable gyrocopter that meets customer’s needs and expectations. We focus our attention on market development by offering competitive pricing, high quality and excellent performance. Earning client’s loyalty is the driving vehicle that inspires us to invest time and effort in making safety and innovation our core competence.

“Prestige-96 AD is one of the largest manufacturers in the food industry in Bulgaria and a market leader in all categories in which it operates: biscuits, waffles and mini cakes with the brands Trayana, Mirage, Hyper, Troy, Spoko, Naya, Muesli, 100% Power, Prestige Wellness and FRUNU with a sales share of 23%. Prestige branded products are sold in 30 countries worldwide. More than 550 people work for PRESTIGE, which is proud of the company’s high social commitment with a focus on the children and young people of Bulgaria. The company has an active investment policy to build its strong brands and to develop innovations. The company develops its products in its own R&D laboratories, collaborates with international experts and technologists, and works with raw materials from the world’s leading manufacturers. In the Council of Women in Business in Bulgaria the company is represented by Ms. Darina Stoyanova, CEO of PRESTIGE. Ms Stoyanova is also one of the founders of the Council.

Progress is the leading provider of application development and digital experience technologies. The company set foot in Bulgaria at the end of 2014 after its acquisition of Telerik. The office in Sofia holds the largest number of employees worldwide and is a strategic innovation hub. Many of the innovations that Progress launches to the market and implements in its existing technologies are created here. In the Council of Women in Business in Bulgaria, Progress is represented by Maria Atanasova, Director of Human Capital for Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Lilia Messechkova, Senior Director of Software Engineering. Both ladies are part of the company’s leadership team in Bulgaria.

Quintessentially is a Private member’s club established in London at 2000 More than just a luxury concierge service, Quintessentially has built a 360-degree lifestyle offering dictated by the needs and wants of its members. In addition to providing bespoke access and day-to-day assistance, Quintessentially has teams in place to manage everything from Travel to Education to Art to Weddings to Home management. These in-house experts  take care of every aspect of the members’ lives, ensuring they’re engaged and experiencing the absolute best the world has to offer. This year Quintessentially successfully introduced Corporate and Business programs curated to save time and help the Management of the companies and / or employees to deal with the stress in the constantly changing environment The company is presented by Dimana Vasileva – Founder and Manager of Quintessentially for Bulgaria

Reward Gateway helps more than 1,800 of the world’s leading companies, in 23 countries, to connect, recognize and support their best people with an employee engagement platform that brings employee benefits, discounts and perks, recognition and reward, employee wellbeing, employee communications, and employee surveys into one unified hub.

We serve some of the largest businesses in the world and now have over 4 million registered users on our platform, and growing. We’ve been pursuing our Mission, to make the world a better place to work, for over 12 years now and have a talented team of over 400 people globally!

Reward Gateway is culture and client driven. We’re obsessed with putting the “Human” in HR and are proud to have been 100% dedicated to HR for over a decade.

Royal Engineering Ltd. is a new generation construction company specializing in the construction of residential, office buildings and facilities, finishing works, repairs and specialized construction activities. The head of the company is Biliana Georgieva, managing partner. Royal Engineering Ltd. offers a full portfolio of services related to construction and investment processes: Construction of buildings and facilities, Finishing and repairs, Feasibility study, Management of construction and investment projects, Construction Management, Investor control, Construction supervision, Full engineering , Real estate consulting services.

Siemens is one of the world’s largest technology companies – a leader in the fields of electrification, automation and digitalization. It has been present in Bulgaria since the end of the 19th century, and its history is inextricably linked with the country’s technical innovations – from the construction of the telegraph and telephone network and the electrification of landmark buildings to modern solutions such as the most environmentally friendly combined cycle power plant, the modernization of production processes in industry, and intelligent building technologies. Today Siemens Ltd. develops successful businesses in the fields of transport, industry, energy, and building technologies. In the WSE the company is represented by Dr. Eng. Boryana Manolova, CEO of Siemens for Bulgaria. She is the Chairman of the Board of the WZBB.

Research Center Trend is one of the leading independent sociological agencies on the Bulgarian market. It was founded in 2016 and is a member of the European Society for Opinion and Marketing Research (ESOMAR), Bulgarian Sociological Association and German-Bulgarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

Our main activities are in the fields of marketing research, opinion polling and social research, as well as other related consultancy tasks.

We have an interview network across the country with more than 250 interviewers and 27 regional supervisors.

For the last five years ‘’Trend’’ has conducted more than 300 quantitative and qualitative researches.

The company is represented by Evelina Slavkova, sociologist and co-founder of Trend.

SumUp is a leading global financial technology company with over 3000 diverse employees from 80 countries. Our employees are driven by our vision to live in a world where everyone can build a thriving business. Founded in 2012 to innovate and disrupt the financial sector, we have evolved over the past 10 years to become a partner for small businesses and their preferred way of managing their financial transactions.We’re also committed to leveraging our success to make the world a better place. We have become a member of 1% for the Planet and pledged to donate 1% of the net revenue generated by Solo devices to support environmental, educational and entrepreneurial causes.

SumUp has been recognised as a Top Global Employer for LGBTQ+ and received the Bronze Award for commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace on the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index 2022.

SumUp is represented in the Council of Women for Business in Bulgaria by Elisaveta Tuncheva, Head of ERP, and Gergana Dimova, Tax Manager Europe.

Takeda is patient-centric, research driven, global pharmaceutical company, which was founded more than 240 years ago in Japan. Currently Takeda is represented in more than 80 countries and regions worldwide. In Bulgaria the company opens its office in 2008. Takeda focuses its research and development efforts on four core therapeutic areas: Oncology, Hematology, Rare Diseases, Gastroenterology and Neuroscience, with targeted investments in Plasma-Derived Therapies and Vaccines. 

Takeda is represented by Elina Ruseva, Market access and external affairs manager.

UniCredit is a pan-European Commercial Bank with a unique service offering in Italy, Germany, Central and Eastern Europe. Our purpose is to empower communities to progress, delivering the best-in-class for all stakeholders, unlocking the potential of our clients and our people across Europe. We serve over 15 million customers worldwide. They are at the heart of what we do in all our markets. UniCredit is organized in four core regions and three product factories, Corporate, Individual Solutions and Group Payment Solutions. This allows us to be close to our clients and use the scale of the entire Group for developing and offering the best products across all our markets. Digitalization and our commitment to ESG principles are key enablers for our service. They help us deliver excellence to our stakeholders and creating a sustainable future for our clients, our communities and our people.

“Vialto Partners Bulgaria Ltd. is a stand-alone Global Mobility Services business, separating from PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2023. The company is multinational, represented in more than 150 countriesdirectly or through subcontractors. Of their current team of 8 people, 7 are Sadams – hardworking, proactive, energetic and committed to their work, their development, their families and their community.

Mina Kapsazova, Director of VIALTO Partners Bulgaria, is the representative in the Council of Women in Business in Bulgaria.

“Vatija Holding AD is a holding company. The main activity is mining and processing of industrial minerals, geological surveys, prospecting and exploration of underground resources. “Vatija Holding JSC holds concessions for eight deposits of quartz raw material, feldspars, quartz sands, dolomites, talc, clays and others. The holding structure unites several companies – Vatia Trading Ltd, Geomineral JSC, Bulgarmine Engineering JSC, Vatia Quartz JSC and also Vatia JSC, which is one of the oldest enterprises in the country for mining and processing of industrial minerals and has existed since the 1950s.

The company is represented by Lyuba Kozhuharova – Chairman of the Board of Directors

The company has been operating on the Bulgarian market since 1992 and has been known to consumers in Bulgaria for more than ten years under the Vivacom brand. It is known on the Bulgarian market as a trusted provider with a complete portfolio of telecom solutions for the needs of every household, business or institution. The company offers mobile and fixed voice services, optical Internet, satellite and interactive television of the latest generation, as well as a number of innovative services in the field of Internet of Things and smart cities. The telecom also operates its own satellite station, Plana, which broadcasts radio and television signals and data on three continents – Asia, Africa and Europe.

Vivacom is a leader in the telecom market in terms of fifth generation networks – it has the fastest 5G network in Bulgaria1 based on the Ookla® analysis of Speedtest Intelligence®, and also the largest 5G network in the country2 with coverage in over 220 settlements and resorts. The telecom also offers high-speed fixed internet in the first in Bulgaria 10 Gbps optical network3.

As a socially responsible company, Vivacom supports a number of socially significant projects in the field of education, charity and environmental protection, united in the Vivacom Fund platform.

Since 2020, Vivacom is part of the United Group – the leading provider of telecommunications and media services in Southeast Europe.

1. According to an Ookla® analysis based on data from Speedtest Intelligence® for 01.07.-31.12.2021, valid only for the fastest 5G network. Ookla trademarks are used with permission.

2. The largest coverage of the 5G network after a comparison of publicly available information as of 07.01.22 for the coverage of operators by number of settlements and resorts. More on vivacom.bg.

3. Speeds up to 10 Gbps in parts of Sofia, Plovdiv, Stara Zagora, Burgas and Varna. For technical possibility and more information – vivacom.bg.

FANTASTICO GROUP is a family business group incorporating a number of companies with different activities.

FANTASTICO supermarket chain, one of the leading retailers in Bulgaria, forms the largest share of the group portfolio. Under the FANTASTICO brand 45 modern supermarkets operate in Sofia, Bankya, Pernik, Elin Pelin, Kyustendil and Botevgrad. The FANTASTICO chain supermarkets are noted for their unique architecture, a huge variety of quality goods of Bulgarian and international producers and high-level services.

Part of FANTASTICO GROUP portfolio are also: SkyCity Mall, MegaXtreme Bowling, MyChoice restaurants, JoyStation, the Fast&Fit.

For its 31 years of existence FANTASTICO GROUP has established itself as a responsible investor, employer and business partner. 

More than 3,000 professionals are working in FANTASTICO GROUP. The major principle of the company is the continuous training and development of manpower. 

We in FANTASTICO GROUP believe that action brings changes, and the responsibility of business is to develop its activity in a resilient way. That is why the company promotes nature-friendly practices, supports local communities, vulnerable groups of society, projects in education, healthcare, culture and sports.

Teach For Bulgaria is a non-governmental organization, initiated and generously supported by the America for Bulgaria Foundation. Teach For Bulgaria has been operating since 2010 with the mission to provide equal access to high-quality education to every child in Bulgaria, regardless of where they live, which school they go to, their ethnic background, and their family’s socioeconomic status. Teach For Bulgaria recruits and carefully selects motivated, high-achieving professionals who come from different backgrounds. Within the two-year professional development and leadership program all participants go through intensive training and are directly supported in the classroom and in all aspects of their work with students from vulnerable communities in regions all over Bulgaria. The organization has built a strong community of current teachers and alumni, as well as key partners from all sectors in order to ensure long-term, sustainable access to high-quality education to every child in Bulgaria. 308 people have already completed the program and most of them pursue careers in education in the fields of school leadership, social entrepreneurship, public policy, etc. There are over 100 participants who started the 2018/2019 school year and they teach at partner schools located in 12 regions of Bulgaria. Teach For Bulgaria is part of the international network Teach For All whose approach is successfully adopted in over 50 countries on six continents.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium is the Bulgarian business representative of the technological giant Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Since 2018, Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium is responsible for all aspects of HPE’s business in the country and is responsible for delivering an exceptional customer and partner experience. Our company is enabling customers to use technology to slash the time it takes to turn ideas into value. Wherever our customers are on their digital transformation journey, we provide the technology and solutions to help them succeed.

Mariya Kosanova, managing director, is the company’s representative in CWBB.

Shell is a global energy company that aims to meet the growing global need for more and cleaner energy solutions in an economically, environmentally and socially responsible way. The company is present in over 70 countries worldwide and has more than 80,000 employees. Shell has been present on the Bulgarian market for over 30 years now and has a network of over 100 retail sites serving over 1 million customers every month. The company is among the most recognizable brands for customers thanks to its high-quality products and services and an innovative loyalty program. Shell has a leading role in the industry with its active position and contribution to the transition to a low-carbon future, its commitment to safety and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. The main values ​​of the company are honesty, integrity and respect for people.

Shell Bulgaria is represented in the Council of Women for Business in Bulgaria by Vanya Ivancheva, Country Chair and Kamelia Slaveykova, Chairman of the Board of Director

EY Bulgaria is a global consulting firm with expertise in financial advisory and transactions. In Bulgaria, EY provides services in the areas of audit, tax, law, corporate finance, strategic transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, as well as sustainability and non-financial reporting. The company’s team consists of more than 400 people, and the local management is responsible for the development of EY in Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia.

ZAGORKA marked a 120-year anniversary since the opening of its brewery in Stara Zagora, which has gradually become a symbol of the city. In 1994 ZAGORKA AD joined the global HEINEKEN family. ZAGORKA is committed to developing its business responsibly through its Sustainability Platform “Brewing a Better World”, focusing its effort in: environment, social sustainability, and responsible consumption.

The company’s portfolio offers a variety of high-quality products – Zagorka, Heineken, Ariana, Birra Moretti, Amstel, Stolichno, Starobrno Desperados, and the Apple Thief Cider and a portfolio of non-alcoholic offers: Zagorka 0.0%, Heineken 0.0 and Ariana Radler 0.0%.

ZAGORKA is the greenest and most responsible company in the beer industry, according to consumers and was awarded for the realization of initiatives such as Zagorka Green Fund, GreenAction, The good here and When You Drink, Never Drive, and others.

The company is represented by Olga Lavrenova, Managing Director.

The Titan Group has cement production facilities in 10 countries and has a presence in more than 15 countries. With an annual capacity of 27 million metric tons of cement and cementitious materials, the company employs around 5,400 people worldwide. The Titan Group has been operating in Bulgaria for more than 10 years and has invested more than EUR 130 million in modernization, Zlatna Panega Cement AD is one of the main producers of quality cement in the country. Its success is due to the use of the best existing production technology and know-how. The activities of Zlatna Panega Cement AD contribute to improving the standard of living in the region, while supporting social and cultural activities, as well as environmental protection.

The representative in the Council of Women in Business in Bulgaria is Ekaterina Shilegarska – Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development Manager at Zlatna Panega Cement AD.