Irina Shtonova
Profile
Irina Shtonova is a Bulgarian economist and politician serving as the Minister of Economy and Industry of Bulgaria since February 2026. Prior to her current appointment, she served as the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry from 2022 to 2024. Her professional background includes significant experience in the private sector, having held management roles at McKinsey & Company and executive positions in marketing and strategy at AT&T and DirecTV. Shtonova holds a degree in economics from St. Olaf College, an MBA from Stanford University, and a PhD in economics from Sofia University. As Minister, she has prioritized the development of measures to address national price increases.
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- Education
- St. Olaf College, Stanford University, Sofia University
- Career
- Manager at McKinsey & Company, Vice President of Marketing and Strategy at AT&T, Director at DirecTV, Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry
