The Art of Gaining Trust: Key Skills for Future Bankers - Part 3 | UniCredit Academy

🎓 In the third part of the "UniCredit Academy – from Vision to Action," the guest speakers will be:

👨‍💼 Simeon Kostadinov – Regional Director of Retail Banking – Northeast Region at UniCredit Bulbank.

👩‍💼 Velizara Doicheva-Vasileva – Prime Clients Manager at UniCredit Bulbank.

💬 Brief introduction of Simeon Kostadinov:

"I am Simeon Kostadinov, and I am responsible for the business development, results, and teams of UniCredit Bulbank in the Northeast region. I love working with people, building strong teams, and finding solutions that bring real value to both clients and the business. For me, success is a combination of trust, perseverance, good communication, and a willingness to learn every day. What awaits you during our meeting is an open discussion about the real business world, the opportunities for young people, and the lessons that are not always taught in university."

💬 Brief introduction of Velizara Doicheva-Vasileva:

"I am Velizara, and I am responsible for the overall financial service, consulting, and building long-term relationships with the Prime clients entrusted to me in my portfolio at UniCredit Bulbank – Black Sea office. I love the dynamics of what I do in my work – the opportunity to find individual solutions for each case, and personally, I cherish the time spent with my loved ones – my family. For me, UniCredit Bulbank is the place for potential growth – I started my journey here as an intern in 2014, and to this day, I continue to be here as a Prime Clients Manager, eager to develop. What awaits you during our meeting is to introduce you to the nature of my work, with real cases from my practice that I am sure will be beneficial to you in the future."

🤝 The event is part of the joint educational initiative "UniCredit Academy – from Vision to Action," which aims to create a real connection between academic education and the needs of modern business.

🚀 In November 2026, the second edition of the academy will take place, where students will have the opportunity to meet 4️⃣ times with leading experts from UniCredit Bulbank, who will share their practical experience and professional knowledge through:

📚 Lectures
💼 Business simulations
💡 Interactive workshops

🎯 The initiative aims to stimulate active student participation in professional discussions, develop practical skills, and form competitive advantages in the labor market.

📅 November 17, 2026
🕒 15:00 – 17:00
📍 Coworking space, floor N-4, University of Economics – Varna

📝 Participation in the academy requires mandatory registration by November 3, 2026.

🔗 Registration at: https://forms.gle/yZgMViUa73mAkWXN7