| Mira Yosifova Deputy Minister of Innovation and Growth Yosifova is a seasoned expert with nearly two decades of professional experience in public administration, with a proven track record in strategic planning, the administration of EU-funded programmes, and the design of public policies. Since May 2023, she has served as Director of the Policies and Analyses Directorate at the Ministry of Innovation and Growth, where she oversees the development and implementation of Bulgaria’s national innovation policy, as well as a portfolio of instruments supporting business development and technological advancement. Her career includes senior managerial and specialist roles at the Bulgarian Employment Agency, the Centre for Human Resource Development, and the Ministry of Culture, where she contributed actively to the programming and coordination of key national and European policy initiatives. |
| Borislav Bankov Deputy Minister of Innovation and Growth Dr Borislav Bankov is an established expert in innovation and international security. Since 2022, Dr Bankov has led a NATO test centre for dual-use technologies at the GATE Institute, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. His previous professional experience includes positions with the Emerging Security Challenges Division at NATO Headquarters (2018-2022), the Capabilities Directorate of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) (2017-2018), and the Office of the NATO Secretary General (2015-2017). Dr Bankov has participated in a research task group of the NATO Science and Technology Organization concerning multi-domain operations, as well as in a working group on irregular and hybrid threats at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies. Dr Bankov holds a Bachelor’s degree in European Studies from Maastricht University, a Master’s degree in Public Policy from University College London (UCL), and a PhD in Political Science, with a focus on International Relations, from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. He has earned non-degrees from the University of Edinburgh, the United States Department of State, and the United States National Defense University. |
Radmila Yordanova
Head of the Political Cabinet
