An INSEAD MBA with over two decades of experience in banking, financial advisory, and development finance, I've worked extensively in the dynamic landscape of emerging markets. My career focus has been about aligning financial expertise with social good, promoting sustainable economic growth and development.Until recently, I served as the Managing Director and board member of a EUR 1.3 billion Fund of Funds. Here, I played a critical role in implementing financial instruments in Bulgaria, in line with the European Structural and Investment Funds. My work involved comprehensive financial and operational planning, the structuring of financial instruments, and fostering investment in key areas such as Venture Capital, Municipal Infrastructure, and SME lending. This role allowed me to merge my business acumen with my commitment to societal progress.Before my tenure at the Fund, I served as a Manager in Corporate Finance at KPMG in the Balkans, one of the region's most successful advisory practices. I advised C-level management on business plan assessments, financial and commercial due diligence, and feasibility studies, often amidst complex financing scenarios. I worked extensively in Infrastructure, Financial Services, and Telecommunications.Earlier in my career, I held key roles in corporate banking at Raiffeisen Bank International AG (Bulgaria), most recently as Deputy Head of one of the bank’s credit risk management units, specialising in financial due diligence and rating of prospective large corporate borrowers.My professional journey has also included significant success as a Loan Officer for mid-caps and SMEs, with a strong track record in deal origination and execution.I firmly believe in leveraging financial expertise for the greater good, driving both economic growth and societal development. Specialties: Financing, general management, commercial and market analysis, due diligence, credit analysis, mid-caps, business development.