Bodies of Bulgarian Wind Energy Association
MANAGEMENT BOARD
Miglena Stoilova
Miglena Stoilova is the Chairperson of the BGWEA Supervisory Board, a member of the Management Board of the National Energy Chamber and CEO of PPC BULGARIA JSCo. In her previous professional experience, Ms Stoilova was the Vice President of Acquisitions and Special Projects at Postcriptum and CWP Global, which developed large-scale wind and solar power generation projects in Southeast Europe. She has many years of working experience at the world`s energy leader Enel, occupying various management positions for 12 years – she managed the company’s wind energy assets in Bulgaria and was the company’s CFO in Turkey. Before that she worked for ABB in Sweden, engaged in Investment Valuation of development projects and studies for the market realization of new business ventures. Miglena Stoilova holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from UNWE, a Master’s in Business Administration from Mlardalen University, Sweden, as well as an ACCA Diploma in Financial Management.
Blagovest Nachev
Blagovest Nachev is an energy expert with over 25 years of experience in the management, operation and maintenance of energy assets. Throughout his career, he has held a number of senior management positions related to the management of large-scale energy projects, operational efficiency, the reliability of energy systems, and the implementation of international best practices. He has held management positions at some of the largest wind farms in Bulgaria and Ukraine, gaining extensive experience in the operation, maintenance and optimisation of large-scale renewable energy generation assets. He has also contributed his operational expertise to the development of a number of renewable energy projects in the region. He is currently part of the team at Santera RE as Director of Operations and Maintenance, with a focus on the operational management, reliability and optimisation of renewable energy assets and energy storage systems.
Teodor Bobochikov
Teodor Bobochikov has many years of experience in the energy sector, with more than 1.5 GW of renewable energy capacity added in the EU. He is a finance specialist with extensive experience in the energy sector, focusing on renewable energy sources. Throughout his professional career and as an entrepreneur, he has led the establishment of energy companies in the fields of renewables and energy digitalization. He has held various senior management positions in leading energy companies (Energo Pro Hydro Bulgaria, AES Wind Bulgaria, Vestas Europe). He is a co-founder and partner at Viridium European Partners. He leads the operations of Greenvolt Power Bulgaria and a number of international projects.
Kenneth Michael Lefkowitz
Ken Lefkowitz is developing the wind power projects “Gorichane” and “Prolez” near Shabla with a total capacity of 80 MW, serving as co-manager of the entrepreneurial company “WPP Gorichane” Ltd. He is a co-founder of BGWEA and former chairman of its Supervisory Board. Originally from Massachusetts, he has worked for 30 years in Bulgaria, mainly in financing and corporate transactions for infrastructure projects. He is a graduate of Wesleyan University, Connecticut, with a degree in economics.
Kalin Nikolov
Kalin Nikolov is a renewable energy professional with 17 years of experience in the wind energy sector. He began his career delivering and commissioning wind energy projects in Bulgaria and across Europe, building extensive expertise in project management, technical implementation, and stakeholder coordination. Since 2020, he has been actively involved in the development of utility-scale wind energy projects in Bulgaria. His experience covers project origination, acquisition and development, permitting, grid connection, and advancing projects within a dynamic regulatory and market environment. In addition to wind energy development, Kalin Nikolov is engaged in initiatives supporting the energy transition, including decarbonization, Power-to-X (PtX) solutions, green hydrogen production, and innovative technologies contributing to a sustainable and competitive energy system. He currently works at Enery, an international renewable energy company focused on the development, acquisition, construction, and operation of renewable energy assets. In his current role, he leads the development and acquisition of wind energy projects in Bulgaria.
Sevda Yoncheva
Sevda Yontcheva is an economist, entrepreneur, and expert with more than 20 years of experience in wind energy project development, covering the entire project lifecycle—from permitting and policy management to project management, implementation, and commissioning. Her professional experience combines collaboration with government institutions, business organizations, local communities, and international investors. As part of the CWP Europe team, she has contributed to some of the most significant wind energy projects in Southeast Europe, helping to establish a sustainable model of cooperation between investors, public institutions, and local communities. Sevda actively participates in the national debate on energy security, competitiveness, and the role of wind energy as a strategic resource for Bulgaria.
Martin Iliev
Martin Iliev is currently the Managing Director of “WPD Bulgaria” EOOD and represents the interests of the German company “wpd” in Bulgaria. He holds a Master’s degree in Finance. He has many years of experience in the development of onshore wind energy projects – from site identification and land acquisition to obtaining construction permits..
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Operational Director
Dr. Maria Krasteva holds a Master’s degree in “Economics and Management in Energy, Infrastructure and Utilities” and a PhD in “Business Communication” from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. Her professional experience includes nearly ten years in senior positions within energy sector associations. She has also worked as a consultant on the implementation of international energy projects carried out under EU programmes. Since 2025, she has been part of the BGWEA team.
email: email: maria.krasteva@bgwea.eu
Administrative Director
Betina Lyudmilova holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and a Master’s degree in Energy Business, both degrees have been acquired at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE). Her professional experience began in 2018 as an executive secretary in a branch organization, with a focus on the electricity and natural gas markets. She has considerable administrative experience, competence in the topics related to the energy sector in the country, as well as experience in organizing seminars and conferences in the fields of energy, climate and environment.
email: betina.lyudmilova@bgwea.eu
General meeting
According to Article 10 of the Articles of the Association General meeting consists of all companies members of the association. The ordinary General Meeting of the association takes places once per calendar year within the first six months. General Meeting decides by simple majority of the members present on matters related to: the budget, Supervisory Board members, membership fee, membership in other associations, amendments of the Articles of the association and other decisions within the competence of the General Assembly in accordance with the Bulgarian legislation