• 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.