Nikolay Sterev is full professor at University of National and World Economy – Sofia. He is Head of Industrial Business Department and his main interests cover: industrial development, industrial growth, regenerative economy, Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 and others. He has PhD in marketing management and habilitation in marketing leadership

He is chairman of the (Bulgarian) Association of Professors in Economics and Management of Industry (APIUI) and chairman of Organization Committee of Industrial Growth Conferences.

Professor Nikolay Sterev has publisher more than 100 publications and has participated in more than 25 international projects. He has been a keynote speaker on different international conferences and has been appointed as guest lectors in different universities worldwide.