Kalina Bencheva

Kalina Bencheva has a strong background in banking, particularly in lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Kalina started their career at Eurobank EFG Bulgaria SA in 2007 as a Small Business Banking Expert, where they were responsible for maintaining and expanding the loan portfolio. Kalina then joined Alpha Bank-Bulgaria Branch in 2011 as a Small Business Officer, where they continued to focus on lending and portfolio management. In 2012, they moved to Bulgarian American Credit Bank as a Senior Expert in SME lending, where they presented and offered credit products and managed the loan application process. Kalina later advanced to the role of Head of Sector for SMEs, overseeing lending to companies with annual sales of up to 25 million BGN.

Kalina Bencheva holds a Professional Bachelor's degree in Economics, which they attained from MT&M College. No specific start or end year for their education at this institution is provided.