Zhivko Yankov

Zhivko Yankov currently serves as a Sales Engineer for Strategic Emerging Customers (SEC) at TE Connectivity since July 2022. In addition, Zhivko has held significant leadership roles in the non-profit sector, including President of the Axial Spondyloarthritis International Federation since October 2016 and Chairman of the Bulgarian ankylosing spondylitis patient organization since November 2009. Zhivko's previous experience includes over a decade at Yazaki Bulgaria EOOD, where roles included Country Supplier Quality Leader and Quality Engineer, ensuring compliance with quality standards for major automotive clients. Additionally, Zhivko has served on the Executive Committee of the Ankylosing Spondylitis International Federation from November 2014 to October 2016 and held the position of vice president at the Bulgarian Organization for patients with rheumatology diseases. Zhivko also has a background in business as the CEO of Yankoff Bros. and has worked in hospitality in various roles. Zhivko holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Plovdiv "Paisii Hilendarski," completed in June 2022.