Sixth international industrial real estate conference – BGSKLAD 2026

Simeon Mitev is the founder and owner of BGSKLAD, the leading platform in Bulgaria for industrial and logistics real estate, and Managing Director of Shans-96 Ltd., with over 30 years of experience in commerce and real estate. He is highly specialized in the sale and leasing of industrial, warehouse, and investment properties, having been involved in a number of significant transactions with international investors, including projects covering hundreds of acres of industrial land and large-scale logistics facilities. He is the creator of BGSKLAD, a nationwide platform with a network of partners across Bulgaria and a database of over 11,000 active listings, serving as a key tool for investors, occupiers, and consultants. Simeon Mitev is also the initiator and organizer of the BGSKLAD International Conference, bringing together leading industry professionals from Bulgaria and across Europe. He is the recipient of multiple professional awards and international recognitions for his contribution to the development of the industrial real estate market and is recognized as an active voice in the sector.

Simeon Mitev

owner of BGSKLAD – moderator

He has more than 10 years of management experience in the commercial real estate sector. Before joining Lion’s Head, he held senior leadership and board-level roles as an equity partner, working with companies such as CTP Invest Bulgaria and Cushman & Wakefield | Forton. His career also includes managing a 3PL logistics company, leading a digital media agency, developing a real estate web portal, and working in the financial sector with UniCredit and Raiffeisen Bank International. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Commerce and a Master’s degree in Finance and Financial Services Management from the University of National and World Economy in Sofia.

Vladimir Gyurdzhiev

Group Director “Logistics and Industrial Assets” at Lion's Head, Bulgaria – speaker and moderator

Thomas Westerhoven holds a Master of Finance degree from the universities of Mannheim and Maastricht. He worked for a global banking institution in Germany and an international consulting company in Luxembourg. He moved to Bulgaria to support the growth and expansion of start-ups. Thomas is currently part of Logisoft and is responsible for Sales and Marketing. Logisoft is a leading provider of software systems for warehouse automation and large logistics facilities. Logisoft develops and implements high-end intralogistics solutions for some of the largest companies in the e-commerce and courier services market in Bulgaria and Europe.

Thomas Westerhoven

Automation Engineer, "Logisoft" Ltd.

With more than 16 years of experience in construction and project management, he has been involved in the development and supervision of numerous construction projects. Born in Varna, he holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Otto von Guericke University in Germany. His professional focus includes construction management, project coordination, and the implementation of complex building projects.

Atanas Atanasov

Managing Partner at Barage Group Ltd.

Dimitris Tsokaktsidis is CEO, Vice Chairman of the Board, and Head of Business Real Estate at Pointers Property Services S.A. (Greece), a consulting company providing integrated services in valuation, technical due diligence, and mediation. He has over 20 years of experience in the real estate sector and oversees customized transactions and client negotiations across the Greek market. Pointers Property Services is part of the Samaras + Partners Group of Companies, the largest engineering consulting organization in Greece with more than 500 associated experts. Dimitris holds a B.Sc. in Business Administration and Economics from the Technological Institute of Thessaloniki and is a certified property valuer from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Key projects include ETVAVIPE Industrial Parks, HELEXPO, and VALKAN EXPORT.

Dimitris Tsokaktsidis

CEO, Business Real Estate at Pointers Property Services S.A., a member of Samaras + Partners Group of Companies, Greece

Jan Kamojicza-Pinski graduated Cum Laude from the University of Bologna, holding a Master’s degree in International Relations and Eastern European Studies (MIREES). He has advised more than 250 companies on their international location strategies. Until 2021, he served as Director for Investments at Poland’s Investment Promotion Agency (PAIH), focusing on location advisory, public aid, and investment incentives. Since then, he has led advisory teams supporting clients in location strategy and investment decisions across the EMEA region. Jan has negotiated economic incentives of up to 50% aid intensity in multiple countries across Europe and North Africa and worked with global companies such as Tesla, BMW, Volkswagen, Siemens Gamesa, LG Energy Solution, SK Innovation, and Lufthansa Technik.

Jan Kamoji-Czapiński

director, Colliers, Poland

With a professional background in finance, international trade, and real estate. She began her career in the Audit Department at PwC, gaining expertise in corporate reporting and financial control. She later gained international experience as Project Accountant and Financial Controller at MAHLE, a global German company. Since January 2024, she has been leading BHGRE YMG Real Estate, focusing on team development, consultant structuring, and sustainable growth in the corporate real estate sector.

Ülker Güzeldağ

Broker/Owner at BHGRE YMG Real Estate, Turkey

With over 20 years of experience in real estate development and finance across the industrial and residential sectors. He is currently associated with the Harvard AMDP 26 program and has delivered more than 30 industrial projects across Europe and the CIS, specializing in the development of Grade A logistics facilities. Previously, he held senior leadership roles at PNK Group and Kadeon. At the conference, Anton Calin will present logistics development opportunities in Central Asia, including a case study of a recently completed 50,000 m² Grade A warehouse project in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Anton Calin

Managing Director at GreyStar Real Estate Partners, Romania

Georgi Kirov is a Partner and Director of Investment Advisory Services at Colliers. He started his career as a consultant in the Office Agency department in 2002. Shortly after, he took part in the establishment of the Investment and Corporate Advisory Services department, which he has been heading since 2006. Georgi has been responsible for a number of landmark transactions on the Bulgarian market, including the sale of Business Park Sofia, the acquisition of the DHL Logistics Center (representing the buyer, Landmark), as well as significant investment analyses and property valuations. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Georgi Kirov

Partner and Director of Investment Consulting Services, Colliers, Bulgaria

Miroslava Alexandrova graduated from the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Sofia and also studied economics at the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen. Since August 2010, she has been a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA, UK). Before joining the team of Glorient Investment BG and East Ring Sofia, she served as Chief Financial Officer at All Channels Group Ltd. and Business Media Group Ltd., part of Bonnier International. She currently leads corporate planning activities and the development of new projects within the companies.

Miroslava Alexandrova

Corporate Planning Manager, East Ring Sofia

Ivan Velkov was born in Sofia and has more than 25 years of experience as a consultant and manager in both international and Bulgarian companies, where he has led and trained teams working on investment projects. He graduated in Economics in Beijing, where he later worked as a consultant for international companies operating in China. In 1999, he returned to Bulgaria and continued his career as a Key Account Manager and Strategic HR Manager. Since 2014, he has been a member of the Board of the FIABCI Bulgaria – the Bulgarian chapter of the International Real Estate Federation.

Ivan Velkov

President of FIABCI Bulgaria – moderator

Alex Gebov is the manager and owner of "PPM" EOOD - a company established in 2005 and specialized in the management of investment projects in the field of real estate. He has over 35 years of professional experience in the fields of engineering, corporate business and finance.

Alex Gebov

Alex Gebov – manager of "Paladin Property Management" Ltd. – moderator

Alexander Naumov is an architect with over 10 years of professional experience in investment design and construction. His work covers public, commercial, residential, and industrial buildings, as well as complex urban and investment projects. He has contributed to a number of significant developments, including border control checkpoints in Gyueshevo and Silistra, along with various residential and infrastructure projects. Since 2012, he has been part of United Master Architects, where he serves as a lead designer, managing and coordinating projects across industrial, logistics, and multifunctional developments.

Alexander Naumov

architect at „United Master Architects"

Elitsa Panayotova is an architect with over 10 years of professional experience in design and investment consulting. She holds a degree from UACEG (Sofia) and a Master's degree in Urban Planning and Housing Policy from the University of Lincoln, UK. Her experience includes key urban and investment projects such as Business Park Sofia, Sofia Ring Mall, Residential Park Sofia, and Residential Park Kambanite, as well as a wide range of office, residential, industrial, and specialized developments. She works closely with international investors and focuses on the development of industrial and logistics projects, contributing to sustainable urban environments.

аrch. Elitsa Panayotova

Managing Partner, "United Master Architects" – moderator

She is a broker and Managing Director of Veda Correct, a well-established real estate agency recognized for its quality and professionalism. Daniela has over 30 years of experience as a real estate broker and is a certified broker and licensed mediator. She holds Master's degrees in Real Estate Business and Socio-Cultural Activities, providing her with a broad and strategic perspective on the market and client relations. With a strong professional reputation, high ethical standards, and proven leadership, she has played a key role in the development of professional standards in the sector. She is a long-standing member of the NSNI leadership and a recipient of numerous industry awards.

Daniela Grozeva

Chairperson of the Board of the National Real Estate Association (NSNI), Bulgaria

Toma joined Forton in 2021, initially in the Valuation & Advisory department, later moving to the Capital Markets & Key Projects. He has a solid background in finance and a thorough understanding of the Bulgarian real estate market, developed through experience in banking, financial modeling, real estate brokerage, and private development projects. Toma has worked on numerous industrial and logistics projects, building significant expertise in the sector. Drawing on his analytical and real estate experience, he applies business knowledge and market insight to deliver tailored solutions that meet clients' needs.

Toma Sheykov

Senior Investment Consultant, Cushman & Wakefield | Forton

Mr. Yankov has been in this position for more than ten years. He graduated from the Technical University of Sofia, majoring in Thermal Engineering, and the Sofia University, majoring in Energy Markets and Services. With experience in managing RES projects, negotiations with strategic investors in Bulgaria, with dozens of business missions to Korea, China, Japan and Europe. He has represented Bulgaria and investment opportunities in over 10 countries at various international events and seminars. With extensive experience in developing Bulgaria's business relations with Asia - China, Korea, Japan and Taiwan.

Eng. Emil Yankov

Business Development Manager at "Trakia Economic Zone"

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Entrepreneurship, as well as a Master's degree in Marketing from Barcelona. His professional career began in international companies such as L'Oréal, IQVIA, and Air Liquide, where he gained experience in sales, market development, and working with corporate clients. He later directed his expertise toward the security sector, joining the development of the family business and contributing to its modernization and expansion. In his current role, he is responsible for the company's commercial strategy and partnerships. Kamen Penkov represents the new generation in the security industry, with a focus on the integration of technologies, efficient security solutions, and the sustainable development of services in the sector.

Kamen Penkov

Commercial Director at Scorpio Security Agency

Jana Jovanović is Director and Head of Research for Southeast Europe at CBRE, with over 10 years of experience in real estate research, market analysis, and consultancy. She joined CBRE in 2018 and has been leading the research function since 2022, providing strategic insights and market intelligence across the region. Her previous experience includes roles at JLL, where she was responsible for regional market reports, databases, and client advisory across multiple real estate sectors. Jana specializes in office, retail, hotel, and industrial markets, with a strong focus on data-driven insights and regional trends. She is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).

Jana Jovanović

MRICS – Director, Head of Research SEE, CBRE

An entrepreneur and expert with over 10 years of experience in renewable energy, he implements industrial and business projects for photovoltaic systems, battery storage and intelligent energy management. Through his companies, he supports businesses in optimizing energy costs and implementing sustainable solutions that accelerate the energy transformation and decarbonization of the economy.

Miroslav Donchev

Founder and CEO of Inter Power and Solar.bg

Boyan Dzhambazov has experience in the evaluation, structuring and implementation of over 20 investment projects in various sectors. His professional focus is on building sustainable business models, optimizing investment efficiency and achieving long-term returns. In his practice, he actively participates in the processes of financial modeling, risk analysis and strategic planning, combining an expert approach with a pragmatic understanding of business needs. He works with a clear orientation towards the quality of execution, sustainable growth and the creation of real value for investors.

Boyan Dzhambazov

Investment Project Manager at "Industrial Hub" Ltd.

Dimitar Hristov is the Head of Industrial & Logistics for Bulgaria within CBRE's office for the South Eastern Europe region and based in Sofia, Bulgaria. With over a decade of experience in the Bulgarian Industrial & Logistics real estate market, Dimitar is a trusted advisor to both local and international occupiers and landlords. His expertise encompasses leasing, site selection, acquisitions, dispositions, build-to-suit leasing, tenant representation, and landlord representation. Prior to joining CBRE, Dimitar served as a Senior Consultant in the Land and Industrial sector at a CBRE affiliate partner in Bulgaria.

Dimitar Hristov

Head of Industrial & Logistics, Bulgaria | CBRE