The fact that VUM encourages the development of its teachers, that it manages to keep them in the long run and that it supports their professional achievements, testifies to the visionary vision and uniqueness of the School. “Hospitality and Tourism” and many others You will meet famous and recognized teachers throughout Europe.
VUM is managed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Todor Radev, known as one of the first and still few Bulgarian entrepreneurs in the field of higher education, with his contribution to the modernization of Bulgarian higher education and his constant desire to support in every way the development of young people. researchers and entrepreneurs.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Todor Radev
President of Varna University of Management
Academic degrees:
Doctor of Economics, Scientific degree "Associate Professor", Institute of Economics, BAS, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1990.
Doctor of Economics, Institute of Economics, BAS, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1990.
Master's degree in Political Economy, St. Petersburg University, Russia, 1980.
Bachelor's degree in Economic Sociology, University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1976
Courses of teaching in Bulgarian and English:
Economics
Business environment
Human Resources
Prof. Dr. Krasimira Staneva
Rector of Varna University of Management
Academic degrees:
Master's degree in PN 7.4 Public Health - Faculty of Medicine "St. Cl. Ohrid"
Certified geopathologist - Geovital Akademie für Naturheilverfahren-Austria. Has professional competence in the following areas: natural sciences, public health, tourism, quality management (QMS-ISO).
Scientific interests:
Spa and wellness tourism, smart tourism, management of information resources in tourism, cyber security of digital tourism
Author of over 150 scientific publications, textbooks and monographs
Practical experience: has extensive experience in HR, company and project budget management. Managing partner in foreign and Bulgarian companies, Chairman of the Board of BAGG, Chairman of the Board of the Union for Economic Initiative. Member of the NSTS at the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria /2023-2024/, member of the National Council for Science and Innovation at the Ministry of Education and Culture and the National Council for Tourism.
Prof. Dr. Stanislav Ivanov
Director of the Scientific Research Institute of VUM
Email: stanislav.ivanov@vumk.eu
Academic degrees:
Doctor of Economics of Tourism, University of Economics - Varna, Bulgaria, 2005
Master's Degree in Tourism, University of Economics - Varna, Bulgaria, 2001
Bachelor's degree in Finance, University of Economics - Varna, Bulgaria, 2001
Bachelor's degree in International Tourism, University of Economics - Varna, Bulgaria, 2000
Prof. Dr. Stanislav Ivanov is the Founder and Editor-in-chief of two academic journals: European Journal of Tourism Research and ROBONOMICS: The Journal of the Automated Economy[u1] . In 2021 and 2022 he was in the TOP 2% of researchers worldwide based on publications and citations in the preceding year. In the MBA programme Prof. Ivanov teaches Operations Management and Research methods[u2] . His two passions are robots and Star Wars.
‘In the MBA programme students learn how to apply theory into business practice. They understand that success in business requires systematic thinking, diligence, ethics and inspiration. Partial work does not survive the judgment of the market. Do or do not. There is no try.’
Prof. Mikhail Minkov
Deputy Rector Research Activity
Lecturer in the following specialties: IBM, MBA, MSc IHTM
Email: minkov@iuc.bg
Academic degrees:
PhD in Social Anthropology, Sofia University, Sofia, Bulgaria, 2010
Master's Degree in Linguistics, Sofia University, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1988
Prof. Dr. Veselin Blagoev
Director of Doctoral Programs and Head of the Center for Quality Management
Email: blagoev@iuc.bg
Academic degrees:
PhD in Marketing, Technical University, Sofia, Bulgaria
Master's degree in Economics, Organization and Management of Machine-Building Production, Technical University, Sofia, Bulgaria
Master's Degree in Applied Mathematics, Technical University, Sofia, Bulgaria
Prof. Dimitrina Kamenova
Director of the Institute for Modern Education
A lecturer and Head of Pedagogy Department
Email: dimakam@abv.bg
Courses of teaching in English and Bulgarian:
Business Communications
Human Resource Management
Management
Entrepreneurship
Project Management
Organizational behavior
Leadership and leadership
Managerial competence
Strategic Management
Assoc. Prof. Ina Stanoeva
Dean of the Faculty of Economics
Lecturer in the following specialties: IHM and IBM
Email: ina.stanoeva@vumk.eu
Academic degrees:
Assoc. Professor in Marketing and Management, 2022
Cambridge University Certificate for teaching English, 2021
PhD degree in Social management, University of Economics – Varna, 2015
Master in Management, University of Economics – Varna, 2009
Bachelor in Management, University of Economics – Varna, 2008
Professional qualification in Journalism, University of Economics – Varna, 2011
Professional qualification in Pedagogy, Varna University of Management, 2016
Assoc. Prof. Ina Stanoeva is a lecturer in the field of marketing and management. She speaks Bulgarian, English, Italian, Russian and Spanish. She has worked in the USA for 4 months. She has more than 30 publications in the field of marketing and management of the performing arts, management of fashion and luxury companies, media and educational management, which are published in Bulgarian and foreign scientific journals. Some of her articles were part of Top Ten SSRN list in the fields ARTRN and EDURN 7 times during the period 2021-2023. She is a reviewer in 3 academic journals - “Vanguard Scientific Instruments in Management”, “Arts and the market” and Journal of Pedagogy and Educational Management. She loves teaching students from different countries and learning more about their cultures.
Ina is also the author of the book: Integrated Marketing Communications in the Performing Arts, 2021, Varna: Varna University of Management
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maya Ivanova
A lecturer in the Hospitality Management programmes
Email: maya.ivanova@vumk.eu
Assoc. Dr. Anastasiia Mostova
Doctor of Economics,
Associate Professor, Varna University of Management, Varna, Bulgaria
Assoc. Dr. Anastasiia Mostova holds the highest academic degree in economics, with extensive professional experience spanning economics, finance, and marketing in the business sector. Her research primarily addresses security aspects of digital marketing strategies, the dynamics of digital markets and e-commerce, digital skills and transformation, as well as agricultural economics, food security, and logistics. She has contributed extensively to the academic community, authoring over 70 publications, including peer-reviewed journal articles, monographs, textbooks, and training manuals. Assoc. Dr. Mostova actively participates in international conferences and has been published in numerous collective monographs.
In 2024, Assoc. Dr. Mostova participated in the Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Programme, “International Teaching Days,” at IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems, Austria. She also completed a professional internship in 2021 focused on “Fundraising and Organization of Project Activities in Educational Establishments: European Experience” in Poland. Additionally, in 2019, she pursued an internship at Varna University of Management, Bulgaria, on the topic “Innovative Methods and Technologies of Higher Education in the Context of Globalization.”
Assoc. Dr. Mostova serves as an Editorial Board Member of the International Journal of Agricultural Economics (IJAE) (U.S.), reflecting her commitment to advancing research in her fields of expertise.
Contacts:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiia-mostova-90b0b681/
Email: anastasiia.mostova@vumk.eu
Assoc. Prof. Silvena Dencheva
Lecturer in the following specialties: IHM, ITM, IBM, MBA and MSc IHTM
Email: silvena.dencheva@vumk.eu
Academic Degrees:
Doctoral degree in Social Management
Master's degree in Business Administration, University of Economics - Varna, Varna, Sofia
Research interests:
E-Commerce, Consumer Relations Management
Assist. Prof. Eng. Irina Petkova
A lecturer and Programme Director for Cardiff Met for the Culinary Arts Programmes
Email: irina.petkova@vumk.eu
Academic degrees:
Master's degree in "Technology of catering products", VIHVP, Plovdiv
Lecturer in - Human Resources Management, Career Development, Restaurant Management - International Management, Restaurant Management, Management and organization of special events, Hotel software, Hotel practice and others. Development and compilation of modular books and documentation.
Dr. Violina Racheva
A lecturer in Business and Marketing Department
Email: violina.ratcheva@vumk.eu
Teaching disciplines:
Management
Entrepreneurship
International Business Management
Strategic management
Nina Zlateva, PhD
Academic Director of VUM
Lecturer in the following specialties: IHM, IBM, ITM, HCA and MBA
Email: nina.zlateva@vumk.eu
Asst. Prof. Nedka Dimitrova, PhD
Lecturer in the following specialties: IHM, IBM, ITM and SE
Email: neda_dimitrova@vumk.eu
Asst. Prof. Nedka Dimitrova, PhD, is a results-driven educator with extensive teaching experience, specializing in cross-cultural and business communication, employability, career planning, and English for specific purposes. She holds a PhD in cultural linguistics and an MA in English studies and mass communications. Her primary areas of interest and expertise revolve around intercultural communication, with a specific focus on cultural disparities and their influence on thinking and learning styles within multicultural educational and business contexts.
Committed to fostering a tolerant and inclusive learning environment, Asst. Prof. Nedka Dimitrova, PhD, strives to ensure that all students have equal opportunities to express their values and beliefs, regardless of their race, nationality, or religion. Her central professional objective is to empower international students to cultivate independent thinking and self-expression.
She actively seeks interdisciplinary connections with various program subjects and employs student-centered teaching methodologies to stimulate social, emotional, and intellectual development, nurturing students' global competencies and strategic skills while taking into account individual learning styles and requirements.
Dedicated to staying current with the latest ideas, methods, and trends in higher education, Asst. Prof. Nedka Dimitrova, PhD, actively engages in activities that enhance her professional skills and knowledge. These activities include participation in faculty development courses, Erasmus+ teaching mobilities at various international higher education institutions, practical training, and involvement in numerous EU projects as a lecturer or trainer.
Diyan Dimov, PhD
Lecturer in the following specialties: IHM, IBM, ITM, MBA, HCA
Email: diyan.dimov@vumk.eu
Vesselin Zaimov
A lecturer in Software Engineering Department
Email: vessoz@gmail.com
Kaloyan Kostadinov
Lecturer in the following specialties: IHM, ITM & IBM
Email: koko_sp@vumk.eu
Courses of teaching in English and Bulgarian:
IAB
IBCD
Modern Foreign Language, Culture and Society
Chef Hugues Boutin
Chef Kaloyan Kolev
Chef Stanislav Kubarev