Ivelin Kirchev

Ivelin Kirchev possesses extensive legal experience, notably serving as Head of Law, Patents, Compliance, and Data Privacy at Bayer from May 2013 to May 2018, where leadership of the regional legal team included strategic guidance and talent development. Ivelin Kirchev also contributed to Bayer's global Antitrust practice, setting standards, organizing training, and providing expert advice to ensure compliance and risk management. Prior legal roles include serving as Legal Counsel at Colliers International, focusing on corporate, commercial, data privacy, and competition matters in South-East Europe, as well as a Junior Associate at Jordanov, Ignatov, Ivanov Law Firm. Academic credentials include an LL.M. in Private Law Relations from Sofia University and completion of the Leader@Bayer Program at IMD.