Lachezar Borisov

Lachezar Borisov is a lecturer in macroeconomics and business statistics at the Higher School of Economics and Finance (HSE). He holds a PhD in economics and finance from VUZF, as well as master's degrees in economics and macroeconomics from UNWE. His professional career at the Ministry of Economy began in 2002 as a senior expert at the Economic Development Directorate and progressed through the positions of Head of Restructuring and Capital Markets, Investment Projects, International Programs and Marketing, Strategic Markets and Forecasts, and Management and Restructuring of State Participation.

From 2017 to 2020 Dr. Lachezar Borisov is Deputy Minister and from July 2020 to May 2021 Minister of Economy. He has led key policies to support business and manage the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. During this period, he was part of the Supervisory Board of the BDB, and also held senior positions in the NSSI and the NHIF. Since 2022 he has been Head of Department at the Capital Privatisation and Investment Agency.