Vladimir Kavalov

Vladimir Kavalov, CISA, currently serves as the Head of IT Audit Division in the Banking Supervision Department at Bulgarian National Bank since November 2021, where expertise lies in establishing IT audit functions and providing audits for banks in Bulgaria. Prior to this role, Kavalov held positions at A1 Bulgaria as Team Lead for SOX and Master Data and as Senior IT Auditor, focusing on internal controls and IT SOX program execution. Kavalov's extensive background includes senior IT audit roles at BORICA AD, United Bulgarian Bank, Corporate Commercial Bank, and Bulgarian National Bank, with a specialization in various audit standards and frameworks. Early career experience includes being a System Administrator and Security Officer at Central Cooperative Bank AD and serving as Head of the IT Department at EVN. Kavalov holds a master's degree in Information Technologies from University of Ruse and a postgraduate qualification in Financial and Banking Management from University of National and World Economy.