Irena Mladenova
Profile
Irena Mladenova is a Bulgarian economist, professor, and politician who has served as the Minister of Innovation and Growth of Bulgaria since February 2026. Prior to her current appointment, she held various advisory and administrative roles within the Ministry of Economy, including serving as acting Deputy Minister of Economy in 2013, 2014, and 2021. Mladenova has an extensive background in the private sector, having worked for international firms such as Kearney and PwC, and maintains a career in academia as a professor at Sofia University, where she specializes in business development, entrepreneurship, and management.
Details
- Education
- Sofia University (Master's in Strategic Management, PhD in Business Administration); University of Udine (Master's in Banking and Entrepreneurship)
- Career
- Consultant at Kearney and PwC; Adviser at the Ministry of Economy; Head of the Economic Policy Institute; Professor at Sofia University
