Bulgarian Development Bank
Petya Stefanova is a seasoned professional in corporate communications and public relations, currently serving as Senior Expert in Corporate Communications at Bulgarian Development Bank since November 2017. In addition to this role, Petya is the Founder of P.S.Communication, a PR and media production company, established in January 2005. Previous experience includes positions such as Head of PR Department at the Ministry of Health, TV Host and News Presenter at TV7, and Co-host of the Morning Show "This Morning" at bTV Media Group. Petya has also co-hosted the Annual Awards of Excellence "Bulgaria is You" and participated in media training seminars with the Shanghai Media Group. Educational accomplishments include multiple master's degrees in European Union Law and European Studies, alongside ongoing PhD studies in Communication Management.
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Bulgarian Development Bank
Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB) is a credit institution 100%-owned by the Bulgarian state. It was established in 1999 as the Encouragement Bank with main focus to support small and medium-sized enterprises. BDB is among the top four Bulgarian banks in terms of credit rating, rated "BBB" with a positive outlook by Fitch Ratings. Implements special mandates of the Bulgarian government: anti-crisis measures to overcome the negative consequences of COVID-19; the National Energy Efficiency Program, etc. For over 20 years, there has been a unique experience for the Bulgarian banking system in offering medium-term and long-term financing and risk sharing through guarantee schemes. Implements investments in key sectors of the economy: energy efficiency, infrastructure, agriculture, urban development, exports. It is the only Bulgarian bank to provide direct financing as well as financing via other credit institutions. BDB is the best-positioned local bank to raise funds from international partners. Its subsidiaries are the National Guarantee Fund, which issues guarantees for bank loans to the non-financial sector; BDB Microfinancing, which provide financing to SMEs and start-ups; the Capital Investments Fund as well as the BDB Leasing and BDB Factoring. Focus of Our Efforts Start-ups and innovations Exporters of finished goods Manufacturing industry Extractive industries Agriculture and Tourism