Boyan Ivantchev - Chairman of the Advisory Board

Q: Where is Boyan based?

Boyan is based in Sofia, Bulgaria and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Boyan speak?

Boyan speaks the following languages: Bulgarian (Native), Czech (Advanced), English (Advanced), Polish (Advanced), Russian (Advanced), Slovak (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Boyan have?

Boyan has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Boyan has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years . Note that Boyan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Boyan's latest experience?

Boyan's most recent position is Chairman of the Advisory Board at GTA Petroleum .

Q: What companies has Boyan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Boyan has worked for GTA Petroleum , Bulgarian Neuro-Cognitive Laboratory , and Boyan Ivantchev Advisory .

Q: Which industries is Boyan most experienced in?

Boyan is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Energy , and Real Estate . Boyan also has some experience in Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Boyan most experienced in?

Boyan is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Investments and M&A , and Strategy . Boyan also has some experience in Audit , Research and Development , and Information Technology .

Q: Which industries has Boyan worked in recently?

Boyan has recently worked in industries like Energy , Banking and Finance , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas has Boyan worked in recently?

Boyan has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Investments and M&A , and Strategy .

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Sofia, Bulgaria

Experience

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 3 months

Sofia, Bulgaria

Chairman of the Advisory Board

GTA Petroleum

Strategic direction for a leading Bulgarian wholesale fuel trader with critical storage infrastructure. Steer corporate governance and investment planning (investing in own polymer modified bitumen facility assuring EU grant) to facilitate regional market expansion (local and export markets) and infrastructure modernization.
Advise at the board level on energy market volatility and risk mitigation strategies (FX/commodity risk hedging, receivables insurance, ERP implementation) and effectively raising gross margin from 1.45% (2023) to 2.5% (2025).

Jan 2018 - Present

8 years 3 months

Sofia, Bulgaria

Founder

Bulgarian Neuro-Cognitive Laboratory

Pioneered the first fMRI-based neuroeconomics laboratory in the Balkans to decode investor decision-making and market behavior.
Published "Rational Investing: Perspectives from Behavioural Finance, Neuroeconomics and AI" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2026), establishing Triadic system and I Feel vs Real Feel theory and AI-driven finance.
Leverage neuro-insights to advise investment firms and corporate decision making on behavioral risk and cognitive biases.

Jan 2010 - Dec 2020

11 years

Sofia, Bulgaria

Deputy Chairman / Board Member

Advance Equity Holding Plc.

Directed a €45M private equity fund (with €20M in leveraged financing) listed on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange.
Executed the full investment lifecycle: from strategic sourcing and turnaround management to high-value successful exits (on average 12% IRR) planning/realising (PV/wind energy generation, propane gas bottles distribution, agriculture production and trading, energy efficiency) and a failed company in mobile banking.
Chaired the audit committee, ensuring top-tier transparency and compliance across a diverse portfolio of assets.

Jan 2005 - Dec 2009

5 years

Sofia, Bulgaria

Economic Adviser to the Deputy Prime Minister

Government of Bulgaria

Served as senior adviser for national macroeconomic policy, privatization initiatives, and capital market reforms.
Designed and implemented sectoral economic strategies that accelerated Bulgaria’s modernization and alignment with EU standards (energy exchange and clearing house project, privatization of Bulgarian Air Carrier, merger of state agencies and more).
Acted as a high-level liaison between government entities and international financial institutions (World Bank).

Jan 2004 - Present

22 years 3 months

Sofia, Bulgaria

Founder & Managing Partner

Boyan Ivantchev Advisory

Strategic advisory for M&A (hotels, hospice, health centre and more), corporate turnarounds (stone/marble processing factory, trading companies, spices production factory, residential developer and more), and investment management.
FDI strategies (120+ million EUR Chinese investments in PV energy generation), optimization of capital market portfolios for institutional and private clients.

Jan 2001 - Dec 2002

2 years

Sofia, Bulgaria

Head of Treasury Department

Hebros Bank

Restructured and managed a €100M treasury portfolio, significantly increasing risk-adjusted returns during a period of institutional transition.
Key member of the Operating Committee and ALCO, driving bank-wide liquidity and interest rate risk strategies being responsible for EUR currency and implementation of four eyes control in the back office of the dealing.

Jan 1997 - Dec 2001

5 years

Sofia, Bulgaria

Chief Dealer / Acting Treasurer

Alpha Bank Greece, Sofia Branch

Led FX, fixed income, and derivative trading desks, optimizing liquidity and balance sheet performance.
Held voting rights on the credit committee and ALCO, providing critical input on institutional risk exposure.

Jan 1993 - Dec 1996

4 years

Sofia, Bulgaria

Stock Broker and Chief Equity Dealer

Brokerage House Sofia; Union Bank; Bank for Agricultural Credit; DSK Bank

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Energy, Real Estate, and Government and Administration.

Banking and Finance

Energy

Real Estate

Government and Administration

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Finance, Investments and M&A, Strategy, Audit, Research and Development, and Information Technology.

Finance

Investments and M&A

Strategy

Audit

Research and Development

Information Technology

Summary

Senior economist and strategist with 30 years of experience spanning banking, private equity, government advisory. I integrate management consulting and behavioral/neuroeconomics insights to lead complex M&A, FDI initiatives, portfolio optimizations, and P&L accountability. Former Economic Adviser to the Deputy Prime Minister , board member of a €45M private equity fund, and founder of first fMRI Neuroeconomics Laboratory, specializing in the intersection of investor behavior, money and AI.

Skills

Corporate Strategy & Turnaround
M&a & Investment Advisory
Portfolio Management & Private Equity
Behavioral Finance & Neuroeconomics
Macroeconomic Policy & Government Advisory

Languages

Bulgarian

Native

Czech

Advanced

English

Advanced

Polish

Advanced

Russian

Advanced

...and 1 more

Education

May 2012 - Jun 2012

Chinese Academy of Governance

Executive education · Beijing, China

Jun 2009 - Jul 2009

Harvard Kennedy School

Executive education · Athens, Greece

Management in Public Sector

Jul 2008 - Aug 2008

École nationale d'administration

Executive education · Paris, France

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Stock Broker License

Financial Supervision Commission

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Banking and Finance 32 y

Avg length 7 y 8 m

Longest experience 22 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Bulgaria)

Primary country Bulgaria

Expertise

Recent roles Chairman of the Advisory Board, Founder, Deputy Chairman / Board Member

Main industries Banking and Finance, Energy, Real Estate

Main business areas Finance, Investments and M&A, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Boyan based?

Boyan is based in Sofia, Bulgaria and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Boyan speak?

Boyan speaks the following languages: Bulgarian (Native), Czech (Advanced), English (Advanced), Polish (Advanced), Russian (Advanced), Slovak (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Boyan have?

Boyan has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Boyan has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years. Note that Boyan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Boyan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Boyan would be well-suited for roles such as: Chairman of the Advisory Board, Founder, Deputy Chairman / Board Member.

What is Boyan's latest experience?

Boyan's most recent position is Chairman of the Advisory Board at GTA Petroleum.

What companies has Boyan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Boyan has worked for GTA Petroleum, Bulgarian Neuro-Cognitive Laboratory, and Boyan Ivantchev Advisory.

Which industries is Boyan most experienced in?

Boyan is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Energy, and Real Estate. Boyan also has some experience in Government and Administration.

Which business areas is Boyan most experienced in?

Boyan is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Investments and M&A, and Strategy. Boyan also has some experience in Audit, Research and Development, and Information Technology.

Which industries has Boyan worked in recently?

Boyan has recently worked in industries like Energy, Banking and Finance, and Real Estate.

Which business areas has Boyan worked in recently?

Boyan has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Investments and M&A, and Strategy.

What is Boyan's education?

Boyan holds a Doctorate in Economics from Warsaw School of Economics and a Master in Economics from Warsaw School of Economics.

Does Boyan have any certificates?

Boyan has 1 certificate: Stock Broker License.

What is the availability of Boyan?

Boyan will be available part-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Boyan?

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