Momchil Nikolov

Momchil Nikolov has extensive work experience in information security and compliance. Momchil has held leadership positions in various companies, including Telenor Bulgaria, where they served as the Head of Information Security. In this role, they led the Information Security, Business Continuity, and Investigation teams, ensuring GDPR compliance and managing risks and threats related to Telco Security and 5G.

Nikolov also worked at Leanplum as a Senior Manager, Information Security & Compliance, where they established a complete ISMS according to ISO27001 requirements. Momchil collaborated with senior leadership to build a secure and operationally mature organization, conducted risk assessments, and facilitated information security-related regulatory requirements.

Before that, Nikolov served as the Security and Compliance Manager at Atos Bulgaria Competency Centre, where they acted as a Security Delivery Manager and provided strategic input on Cyber Security Incident Response services and Risk Management programs.

Their earlier roles include Head of Information and Mobile Technology Security at Telenor Group, where they were responsible for setting the direction and governance framework for information and mobile technology security. Momchil also worked as a Senior Security Advisor in the Group Business Security division and held various positions in information security and network engineering.

Overall, Nikolov's work experience demonstrates their expertise in information security, compliance, risk management, and leadership in the telecommunications industry.

Momchil Nikolov completed a Specialised 4-week training in Innovators Method in Strategy Execution at INSEAD in 2017. Prior to that, they obtained a Master's degree in Communication Techniques & Technologies from an unspecified institution between 1995 and 2000. Momchil completed their high school education at Vratza Mathematics High School from 1990 to 1995, specializing in Mathematics and English. In terms of certifications, Momchil Nikolov obtained the following: Internet of Things from GSMA in May 2022, Security in Google Cloud Specialization from Coursera in July 2020, Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) from ISACA in December 2010, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) from ISACA in June 2010, ISEB Business Continuity Management Practitioner (PCBCM) from ISEB - Information Systems Examination Board (no specific date provided), and ISO 27001:2005 Auditor/Lead Auditor from Moody International, IRCA Certified (no specific date provided).