Speaker

Borislav Malinov

Chairman of the Management Board

Bulgarian Association of Recycling

Borislav Malinov is a renowned entrepreneur with extensive and diverse experience across multiple industries, including recycling, environmental protection, e-commerce, tourism, and holistic medicine. Education: He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Trade Management from the University of National and World Economy. Professional Career and Achievements: • Recycling and Sustainable Development: o Founder and long-time chairman of the Bulgarian Recycling Association (BRA), established in 1998 under the name Bulgarian Association of Metal Traders (BAMT). o Under his leadership, BRA has become the largest national organization representing over 80 companies in the waste management and recycling sector. o The association is a member of prestigious international organizations such as the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) and the European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) • NORD HOLDING JSC: o Founder and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of NORD HOLDING JSC, a company specializing in the purchase, processing, and recycling of secondary raw materials. o Established in 1995, the company is now a leading player in both the domestic market and the export of recyclable materials. • E-commerce: o Creator of the innovative software platform NEXT BASKET, offering an all-in-one SaaS solution for launching and managing online businesses. o Founded in 2021, the company operates across four continents, providing businesses with tools to adapt to the demands of the modern digital economy

Monday 20 | 01

Sofia Balkan HotelMon 20 | 01

The circular economy offers a sustainable model for economic growth by minimizing waste and maximizing resource efficiency, creating new opportunities, and driving innovation. But can we truly transition to a circular economy, and what systemic changes are needed to ensure its long-term success?