Biography
Konstantin Konstantinov has been the executive director of the Independent Bulgarian Energy Exchange (IBEX) since its foundation nine years ago. Under his leadership, the Exchange designs and develops key market segments, implements critically important technological platforms, and conducts Bulgaria’s integration into the single European electricity market.
Before taking the leadership of IBEX, Mr. Konstantinov held several management positions at the National Electric Company, where he was also a member of the Management Board of NECO S.A. An important milestone in his career in the energy industry was his work at Enemona Utilities, where he was a member of the Board of Directors and Deputy Executive Director. Now he represents IBEX in the association of European energy exchanges Europex.
Mr. Konstantinov is a co-founder and member of the Management Board of the first and only think-tank in Bulgaria for sustainable finance and energy – Green Finance & Energy Centre.
Konstantin Konstantinov holds master’s degrees in electrical engineering from the Technical University in Sofia and in information systems from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”.