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
Professor of Management of Health tourism
Academic degrees:
PhD in PN 4.4 Sciences for the Earth - SU „St. Kl. Ohridski“
Master's degrees in PN 4.4 Science for the earth - SU „ St. Kl. Ohridski“ and in PN 7.4 Public health- Medical faculty of SU „ St. Kl. Ohridski“. Certified geopathologist - Geovital Akademie für Naturheilverfahren-Austria. ISO certified auditor.
Scientific interests and activity:
Health, SPA and Wellness tourism, Smart tourism, Virtual tourism, Management of information resources in tourism, Cybersecurity of digital tourism, QMS.
Author of over 150 scientific publications, textbooks and monographs in the area of earth sciences and management of tourism, 230 audits, EIA and program for sustainability development of environment.
Practical experience:
Prof. Staneva 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 National Council for Tripartite Cooperation 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 member of the National Council for Tourism, member of National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency- Standing Committee on Economic Sciences and Management.
Editorial Board Member
International Journal of Kinesiology and Other Related Sciences. Research in Kinesiology – N Macedonia, CroDim – Croatia, "Recreational & Wellness industry and niche tourism" – Bulgaria, Book of Papers – Croatian Direct Marketing Association- Croatia, Hotel and Tourism Management- University of Kragujevac – Serbia, Silva World – Turkey, Journal National Geography.
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. Dr. 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
Information:
Assoc.prof. Dr. Silvena Dencheva Yordanova completed secondary education at the III Science and Mathematics High School "Acad. Metodiy Popov" Varna, profile "Biology and English" with excellent success (1995). In parallel she has аlso graduated from the First Language High School "Hr. Kabakchiev" in the city of Varna, with the "English language" profile.
Assoc.prof. Dr. Silvena Yordanova graduated from the University of Economics (1999) with a bachelor's degree in Marketing and Management.
She obtained a master's degree in business administration with excellent results, also at the University of Economics (2000). During the period 2001 - 2004, he was a full-time doctoral student at the "Management" department of the University of Economics - Varna. Defended a dissertation on the topic: "Customer relationship management in the conditions of electronic commerce" and received the educational and scientific degree "doctor" in a scientific specialty 02.05.20. "Social Management" (VAK at the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Bulgaria, 2005).
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Silvena Yordanova began her scientific career as an assistant at the International College - Albena, Dobrich (2006). She also acquired a teaching qualification as a teacher of economics and management for secondary education (2012). From 2016 to the present, she is an associate professor at the Varna university of management (VUM) - Varna in professional direction 3.7. "Administration and Management". She is also Regional coordinator of the Bulgarian Academy of sciences for the city of Dobrich.
She obtained habilitation with a monography on "Virtual Communities in Tourism". She is included in the current Register of Scientists (NACID). Exercises expert activity in the preparation of a regional action plan to promote sustainable employment. She is a member of prestigious professional organizations - the Union of Scientists in Bulgaria and the Bulgarian Marketing Association. She is fluent in English and Russian, and speaks German also. Her professional achievements include her participation as deputy editor of the European Journal of Tourism Research and member of the editorial board of the international publications as Frontiers in psychology, IGI Global. She is also the Chief Organizer and Editor of the VUM Yearbook – Varna since 2026 and the main organizer and coordinator of 9 International Scientific Conferences; She is also organizer of 3 (three) Doctoral summer schools in Albena; She has an participation in training for teachers organized by Rennes School of business - France and Cardiff Metropolitan University - United Kingdom. She has actively participated in the development of new study courses and teaching aids at a significant academic level, participation as a lecturer on electronic marketing in Finland and Norway on a joint study program and conducting seminars and training for teachers from Tajikistan. She has over 50 publications and many citations in global databases in the fields of virtual communities, leadership, emotional intelligence, workplace harassment, artificial intelligence and digitalization in tourism. She is the author of 2 her monographs in the field of digitization and artificial intelligence.
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