50 Leading Bulgarians in the UK Tech Industry
Today, we are proud to unveil the list of “50 Leading Bulgarians in the UK Tech Industry”— a tribute to the outstanding Bulgarians who are making significant strides in one of the world’s most dynamic tech markets.
We are continually inspired by the talent, ambition, and resilience of the Bulgarian professionals abroad. This list is more than recognition—it is a celebration of a growing movement and collaboration between the two ecosystems. These professionals understand both the Bulgarian and British business landscapes and generate impact.
The “50 Leading Bulgarians in the UK Tech Industry” initiative showcases trailblazers across ten distinct categories:
The Investors – Fueling innovation through smart capital and visionary thinking.
- Emil Gigov (AlbionVC)
- Georgi Chilikov (Francisco Partners)
- Kristina Kordova (Creator Fund)
- Marta Naidenova (Atomico)
- Mina Mutafchieva Van Ingelgem(HV Capital)
- Nikolay Georgiev (Lexham Partners)
- Tanya Yankova (Octopus Ventures)
The Environment Guardians – Advancing sustainable technologies for a greener planet.
- Elena Zayakova-Williams, MSc (Sage Group)
- Irena Badelska (MSCI Inc)
- Kristina Gosheva (NatWest)
- Martina Beshparova (McKinsey & Co)
- Monica Filkova, CFA (AVIVA)
- Tsvetina Todorova (SoftBank)
The AI Experts – Shaping the future with groundbreaking artificial intelligence.
- Botty Dimanov, PhD (Tenyks)
- Ivan Danov (Palantir Technologies)
- Lilia Christofi(PwC)
- Nikola Lazarov (Eilla)
- Roxana Haytova (Accenture)
- Vladislav Stanev (Quantly)
The FinTech Executives – Transforming finance with agile, tech-driven solutions.
- Eva Taleva-Borislavova (Remitly)
- Iana Dimitrova (OpenPayd)
- Lilia Stoyanov, FCCA (TFY)
- Romi Savova (PensionBee)
- Tamara Kostova (Velexa)
- Velizar Tarashev(Moneycorp)
The Web3 Believers – Pioneering the decentralised internet of tomorrow.
- Asen Kostadinov (Copper.co)
- Elena Tzvetinova (Eunice)
- Emil Ermenkov (Kraken)
- Lilly Pencheva (Paysafe)
- Stoyan Djourov (Fidelity)
The Academics – Driving research, innovation, and future tech talent.
- Prof. Asen Asenov (University of Glasgow)
- Prof. Dimo Dimov (University of Bath)
- Dr Doroteya Vladimirova (Cambridge Institute of Sustainable Leadership)
- Prof. Maria Nedeva (Manchester Business School)
- Prof. Vassil Vassilev (London Metropolitan University)
The Big Tech Leaders – Powering progress inside global tech giants.
- Alek Andreev (DeepMind)
- Asya Lambrinova ☁️ (Salesforce)
- Branimir Iossifov (Google)
- Georgi Kiselov (Accenture)
- Peter Baltadjiev (Oracle)
The Social Media & Gaming Connectors – Building thriving communities and immersive digital worlds.
- Anna Stoilova 🔜 GDC (Rogue Gaming Studio)
- Diana Petrova (TikTok)
- Marie-Louise Favre (Linkedin)
- Milka Privodanova (Pinterest)
The Ecosystem Builders – Uniting stakeholders and cultivating interconnectivity.
The Stewards – guiding the broader tech ecosystem to growth
- Ivelin D. British International Investment)
- Mariyan Dimitrov (RegTech Analyst)
- Sofiya Kichkova (BVCA)
Each person featured is an ambassador of possibility—proof that Bulgarian talent can thrive and lead on the global stage. We invite you to explore the stories behind these 50 remarkable professionals. Join us in celebrating their achievements and envisioning a stronger, more connected future for Bulgaria and the UK in the global tech arena.
Together, we go further.