Would you introduce yourself? My name is Borislav Malinov. I was born on 27 September 1965 in the town of Dupnitsa.
What is your education? I graduated from the University of National and World Economy in Sofia, majoring in Economics and Trade Management and although I have no other diplomas, I can say that since 2008 I have not stopped studying. Business, as well as personal development and improvement, is like an onion – no matter how much you peel, layer after layer, there is always more. Come to think of it, there are quite a few more unpeeled onions to be found if one cares to find them… 😊
Your name is associated with “Nord Holding” AD – a leader in the secondary raw materials market in the country. How did you get involved in this sector of economy? My professional path in the field of ecology began as a receiver at a site for buying scrap metal from non-ferrous metals. I gradually worked my way up through the ranks, successively being a cashier, a salesperson, and finally a partner. After a while, I bought the shares of my partners from the previous company and founded the “Nord” company, which in time united other companies under its umbrella and became “Nord Holding” AD.
How did you come to the decision to create the NEXT BASKET platform? While working on kidso.com, I found out that there is no serious online platform for creating online stores that has built-in SEO and can withstand heavy load. That was why I decided to create a next-generation platform that meets all of Google’s requirements for online stores and works flawlessly through heavy traffic, such as Black Friday. NEXT BASKET is this very idea coming true.
Over the years, you have gained considerable management experience, after holding responsible positions in various companies and organizations. Could you elaborate on the chronology and nature of your professional commitments? I will shortly mention my commitments in leadership positions
Since 2008, I have been a manager and partner in the construction company Stroykonsult.
I have been the chairman of the Bulgarian Association of Recycling twice – in the 2007-2010 period and since 2011 to this day.
Since 2008, I have been a consultant on the economic and financial issues of the five-star Lucky Bansko Aparthotel in the town of Bansko.
I am currently the chairman of the Supervisory Board of “Nord Holding” AD.
I am the founder and partner in the kidso.com and bebso.com online stores, which specialize in the sale of goods for babies and children.
I have been successfully developing the NEXT BASKET platform on 5 continents.
Along with your varied professional commitments, you also find time for your favorite personal activities, which you seem to be turning into much more than just a hobby. Could you share what honors and awards you hold? On a personal level, I can boast several awards from sports car racing, as well as several prizes after participation in various golf tournaments. On a professional level, I can single out the prize of the Capital newspaper for the most dynamically developing company for 2014, which was awarded to one of my companies – Nord Ferroindustry. In general, the Lucky Bansko Aparthotel, in which I am a consultant, has the most honors. The hotel wins first place in various rankings almost every year.
What are the leading values in your professional and personal life? I believe in God, in the institution of the family, in honest and correct relations with contractors and partners. I defend my honor and dignity.
What do you struggle with? Mostly with myself – with the task of balancing the time required by my favorite activities and work interests. With others, not so much, for I consider it not my job to change people.
What do you dream about? I want to make Bulgaria a better place for life. For years I have been working to reduce the impact of industry on nature and I believe that if more people and organizations join forces, my dream will turn into reality.
Are you affiliated with a political party? I would not mix business with politics. In my opinion, one contradicts the other.
Do you donate? Yes, with pleasure, but I don’t like to talk about it.