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BICA's Brochure www.bica-bg.org Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association (BICA) is the most representative union of Bulgarian employers. Founded in 1996, today the Association has gained reputation in the field of business, social partnership and public area in general. Currently, there are over 80 branch chambers and organisations that are members of the Association, as well as 10 000 enterprises that employ 500 000 workers. BICA also has a welldeveloped network of regional chambers in 171 municipalities throughout the country. The Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association has affirmed the reputation of a speaker for the real manufacturing sector. It represents the interests of its members before the executive and legislative authorities at national and European level, influences the preparation of the legal framework and policies in the socio - economic sphere, endeavours to improve the competitiveness of Bulgarian enterprises and to create a favourable business environment, as well as to accelerate the development of the Bulgarian economy. Throughout the years, the Association has formulated consistent policies and has implemented them through systematic actions. It has built on the achieved results and has been equally unbiased and independent of all political parties. BICA is the only organisation that incorporates listed companies and providers operating in the field of Services of general interest in the country. The Association is permanently committed to the development of the capital markets, and makes constant efforts toward the positive perception of issuers’ status. The Association works in this direction in close collaboration with the investment community and institutions at national and European level. The Association continues to expand its international presence and positions. BICA is the only nationally representative Bulgarian organisation of employers that is a member of СЕЕР – the European Centre of Employers and Enterprises providing Public services (www.ceep.eu) – employers’ organisation and social partner of the European Commission for the last fifty years. Through its membership in CEEP, BICA provides its members with the opportunity to participate directly in the development of the European business model while benefiting from the experience and contributing to the improvement of the Bulgarian socio-economic environment by disseminating the best European economic practices. In 2015 a BICA representative was re-elected as a CEEP Executive vice-president – the highest position ever held by a Bulgarian national in the European social partner’s organisation. The influence on policy development is also achieved through BICA’s participation in the European Economic and Social Committee, as well as in the Economic and Social Council of the Republic of Bulgaria. Guided by its Statute and principles, the Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association will continue its support for the development and implementation of policies for ensuring macroeconomic stability and budget discipline, for the improvement of the business environment and for sustainable economic growth, for the supremacy of law and implementation of the contracts for business security and property inviolability. Vasil Velev Chairman of the Governing Board of Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association 1 Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association (BICA) represents its members before the state and public institutions in the country and abroad for creating a favourable business environment and for successful and competitive performance of Bulgarian business on the European and global markets. BICA actively works for sustainable development, for high standards of corporate management and corporate social responsibility, for improvement of the quality of services of general interest, for fostering the competitiveness and investments in the Bulgarian industry. Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association is founded in 1996. Members of the Association are 80 branch chambers, operating in more than 65 economic activities, 10 000 enterprises that employ 500 000 workers and employees. BICA has a network of regional chambers in 171 municipalities in the country. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE OF BICA The General Assembly is the supreme authority of the Association. The Assembly defines the main guidelines of BICA’s development, adopts the budget of the Association, elects and dismisses the members of the National Council, Governing Board and Control Board, adopts the financial report of the National Council and the Govern- ing Board and the activity report of the Control Board, performs other functions deriving from the Statute and the national legislation. The National Council is an authority of the Association that operates during the periods between the sessions of the General Assembly. It defines the work directions of the Governing Board and the commissions of the Na- tional Council, performs the functions of the General Assembly between its sessions, verifies the programme of the organisation, accepts new members, protects the interests of the members of the Association before all authorities and organisations in the country and abroad. The National Council makes decisions for opening of branch offices and for participation in other organisations. It nominates the Secretary General. The National Council reports its activities to the General Assembly. The National Council can establish permanent and temporary commissions on issues that are significant for BICA’s members and defines their scope of competency. The Governing Board ensures the implementation of the decisions of the General Assembly and the National Council. It reports on the performed activities to the General Assembly and during the period between the sessions of the General Assembly – to the National Council. The Governing Board develops and implements guidelines for the development of the Association. Annually, it prepares and submits a draft-budget and a report on the Associa- tion’s activity to the National Council for discussion, and to the General Assembly for approval. The Control Board is an organ of the General Assembly of the Association. It performs full revision and control regarding the implementation of the decisions of the General Assembly, the National Council, the Governing Board and those that derive from the regulations and internal documents of the Association. The Secretary-General organises the implementation of the decisions of the National Council and the Govern- ing Board of the Association. The Secretary-General performs the operative management in conformity with the decisions of the General Assembly, the National Council and Governing Board, manages the Association’s staff and ensures the management and maintenance of its property. 2 NATIONAL COUNCIL Aleksey Kanchev Krastyu Stanilov Executive Director of Ketmash Plc. President of Confederation of the Bulgarian industry Aleksandar Kerezov Lyubomir Boyadzhiev Vice-chairman of the Governing Board of Chimimport Plc. Chairman of the Governing Board of Bulgarian Association of Licensed Investment Aleksandar Aleksandrov Intermediaries General Manager of the Corporation Razvitie KDA Mariana Iteva Atanas Bobokov Regional Director „Industrial Development“ of Veolia for Central and Eastern Europe and Chairman of the Governing Board of Monbat Plc. Bogdan Borisov Member of the Board of Directors of Sofiyska voda Plc. Chairman of National Milk Processors Association Mihail Boyadzhiev Bogdan Ugarchinski Chairman of Union of the Bulgarian Foundations and Associations President of Velgraf Group Consortium Milcho Bliznakov Bozhidar Danev Executive Director of Holding Varna Plc Executive President of Bulgarian Industrial Association - Union of the Bulgarian Business Nadya Vasileva Boyko Nedyalkov Chairwoman of Association of BG Staffing Executive Director of Torgoterm Plc. Nedyalko Kolaksazov Boris Radulov Chairman of the National Association of Fisheries and Aquacultures - Bulgaria Chairman of the Governing Board of Bulgarian Association for Construction Insulation and Nikola Hristov Waterproofing Borislav Velikov Chairman of the Bulgarian Association of Ship Brokers and Agents Representative of Bulgarian Water Association Nikola Zikatanov Boyan Boychev Member of the Board of Directirs of Zlaten Lev Holding Plc. CEO of BMG Ltd. Nikolay Boltadzhiev Daneta Zheleva Chairman of the National Association of the Private Hospitals CEO of Industrial Holding Bulgaria Plc. Nikolay Doynov Daniela Peeva Chairman of the Association of Community Centres Chairwoman of the Governing Board of Association of Bulgarian Investor Relations Nikolay Kirov Directors Deyan Daneshki Chairman of the Association of Geodetic companies CEO of Bulgarian Posts EAD Nikolina Uzunova-Karabasheva Dilyana Slavova Executive Director of Bulgarian National Assotiation Essential Oils, Perfumery and Member of the Governing Board of National Association Mountain milk Cosmetics Dimitar Hristov Pavel Dikovski Chairman of Association Eco Nevrokop Chairman of the Governing Board of Bulgarian Branch Chamber Roads Dimitar Gishin Pavel Petrov Representative of Technology and Innovation Corporation Plc Chairman of the Bulgarian Postal Union Dimitrina Hristova Peter Milkov Chairwoman of Association for Mass Communication Dimitar Madzharov Chairman of the Bulgarian Defence Industries Association Member of the Governing Board of Association of Meat Processors in Bulgaria Petko Krastev Emil Dimitroff Chairman of the Bulgarian Association of Asset Management Companies Executive Director of North America-Bulgarian Chamber
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