Master of Arts-MA, Political and Social Science por Universidad de Aalborg, Dinamarca
Post graduate diploma , International Studies por Universidad de Aalborg, Dinamarca
Director European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (1996-2006)
Secretario General Asociación Internacional de la Seguridad Social (2006-2019)

Chief Officer of  International Labour Organization (ILO)

Deputy Director General for Policy DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL)

President International Social Security Association (ISSA)

Medical doctor with MPH in occupational health and PhD in sociology of health and environment.
In the past, he has worked in the public health system and the ministry of health of his native country, Bulgaria, in the Institute of International Health, Michigan State University, USA and in the WHO Regional Office for Europe.