Master of Economics from the University of National and World Economy, Sofia (1991) and Doctor of Bank Law and Finances from “Kliment Ohridski” Sofia University (2001). He has specializations at the World Bank, National Bank of Finland, European Commission, Bavarian Landes Bank, Central Bank of England, Central Bank of France, International Monetary Fund, Swiss National Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, etc.

He has long-standing experience in the bank sector, starting as an economist in the Bulgarian National Bank (1991-1993), chief economist and head of “Macroeconomic analysis” department at the Bulgarian National Bank (1993-1997) and director at the DSK Bank. He was executive director of the Agency for Economic Analysis and Forecasting (2001-2003). Lecturer in “Macroeconomics and economic and monetary union” at “Kliment Ohridski” Sofia University.

Since 2003 he has been a member of the Management Board and Deputy Governor of Bulgarian National Bank, Head of Issue department.

Member of the Economic and Financial Committee to the EU, alternative member of the General Council and member of the International Relations Committee of the European Central Bank. Head of Working group 11 in the dialogue Bulgaria – EU. Member of the Managing Board of the Bulgarian Association of Macroeconomics.

An author of a number of publications in Bulgarian and foreign specialized editions in the field of macroeconomics, monetary policy and financial stability.  Member of the editorial board of “The Budget” magazine.

He speaks English and Russian fluently, communicates in French.