Ivan Hristanov
Minister
Ivan Hristanov holds a Master’s degree in Economics with a specialization in Agricultural Economics and a second major in Accounting and Control from the University of National and World Economy. He completed his secondary education at the Vocational School of Construction Mechanization in Pleven.
His professional career began at the Sofia office of the international accounting firm TMF, followed by a role in the finance department of the Storko canning factory in Pleven. In 2001, he co-founded JetFinance International, a high-tech consumer finance company that grew to over 2,850 employees within six years. In 2006, the company issued Eurobonds on the London Stock Exchange. In 2007, the company was sold to BNP Paribas Personal Finance. He later became a partner in two international investment funds, Empower Capital and Silver Line.
Ivan Hristanov served as a Member of Parliament in the 47th and 48th National Assemblies and as Deputy Minister of Agriculture. During his mandate, he played a key role in restoring state control over the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint and led efforts to counter corrupt practices estimated at over BGN 2.4 billion.