Anton Panayotov

Anton Panayotov, CEO and founder of Alaric Securities, brings almost 30 years of Investment and Capital Markets expertise. Starting his career at Bankers Trust and Deutsche Bank in the late 90s, Mr. Panayotov has pioneered the digitization of Trading & Investments. In 2011, driven by a vision for innovation and client-centric service, Mr. Panayotov started Alaric Securities, a leading EU broker-dealer and asset management company focused on serving professional and retail clients in equities, fixed income, derivatives, and structured investments. The firm is headquartered in Sofia, with offices in London, Frankfurt, Istanbul, and Luxembourg, and employs over 200 professionals worldwide.

Beyond Alaric Securities, Mr. Panayotov is the deputy chairman of the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum (BBLF) management board. The Forum represents the country’s largest companies, which contribute over 20% of Bulgaria’s GDP. The BBLF’s focus on corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a testament to its dedication to fostering regional leadership and business excellence.