At a traditional ceremony, the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum (BBLF), the prestigious association that has been encouraging and promoting transparency, corporate social responsibility and sustainable development for 27 years, welcomed its newest members. 14 successful Bulgarian and international companies from various sectors received their certificates of membership in the responsible business community.
BBLF holds the high-profile event twice a year to showcase the companies that have joined the Forum in the last 6 months, as well as to enable members to share best practice and partnership ideas.
The first meetup in 2025 took place with the cooperation of exclusive partner Flutter Bulgaria and partner Postbank.
The prestigious event on 18 February convened more than 80 senior representatives from BBLF member companies. At the opening ceremony, BBLF President Levon Hampartzoumian highlighted the significant contribution of successful and responsible companies in building a sustainable economy and social well-being, particularly in a period of global change and transformation.
Stanimir Komitov, Managing Director of Flutter Bulgaria and host of the event, welcomed the guests and introduced them to the activities of the company, which is part of Flutter Entertainment Plc, a global operator of sports betting, gaming and entertainment for over 18 million customers worldwide. Doroteya Mincheva, Senior Talent Branding Manager, presented the rich portfolio of social programmes and initiatives aimed at employees.
The following member companies were represented by their managing directors and senior managers:
- Alpha Partner - Ivan Valchanov, Technical Director
- Assarel Investment - Vanya Deneva, Procurist
- Cantarelli - Martin Yordanov, owner, Alexandra Yordanova, Martina Yordanova
- DeBulCo - Peter Vassilev, Manager
- KUKA Robotics - Ivo Traykov, representative for Bulgaria
- Monotes - Georgi Kolev, Managing Director, and Mikhail Kyosev, Sales Director
- National Electric Company - Martin Georgiev, CEO
- Paysafe Bulgaria - Giacomo Austin, General Manager for Bulgaria
- Paysera Bulgaria - Martin Bogdanov, Chair of the Board and Deputy CEO
- Policolor Orgachim Group - Nikolay Nikolov, Deputy CEO
- Pontica Solutions - Ivan Georgiev, co-founder and CEO
- Prestige - Boryana Kiteva, Head of Public Relations and Corporate Identity, Teodor Kostadinov, Legal Compliance Director
- Smart Solar Technologies - Svetoslav Mladenov, CEO and Member of the Board of Directors
- Foodcard - Blagovest Mihaylov, Director, Ivan Duhalov, Deputy Director.
The CEOs introduced the audience to their companies’ priorities focusing on best practice and sustainability. Each of them received a certificate of BBLF membership.
The host of the event was Ganiela Angelova, Bulgaria ON AIR TV anchor.
Following the formal part a raffle was held with valuable gifts provided pro bono by BBLF members and partners: Access Drum, Alliance Print, Ecopharm, Grand Hotel Sofia, Nestle, Prestige, Hyatt Regency Pravets, Hilton Sofia, Foodcard, SI Vending Spot, St. George International School and Preschool, Vivacom, Villa Bellucci.
The event ended with a networking cocktail.
