With over 25 years of experience in banking, executive management, and professional coaching, Maria combines corporate leadership expertise with a strong background in psychology and mindfulness. Having held senior management positions at MKB Unionbank and HVB Bank Biochim, she brings practical insight into organisational dynamics, leadership, and people development. As a certified professional coach, she supports individuals and teams in building self-awareness, developing their potential, and creating positive, productive work environments. Her approach integrates business experience with coaching and mindfulness practices to encourage purposeful growth and sustainable performance.
Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Team Development, Strategic Management, Organisational Dynamics, People Development
CEO and Chairperson of the Managing Board at MKB Unionbank; Executive Director at HVB Bank Biochim; held senior roles at BNP Paribas and BNP-Dresdner Bank; Erickson Project Manager – Bulgaria; Board Member of ICF Bulgaria; over 25 years of experience in banking, executive management, and professional coaching.
Banking, Financial Services, Coaching, Leadership & Organisational Development
Executives, leadership teams, and organisations across corporate and professional environments.
Master's in Psychology (Sofia University); MBA in Accounting & Finance (Richmond, The American International University in London); Master's in Finance (UNWE); ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC); Erickson Professional Coach; training in High Performance Team Coaching; certified professional coach.
Mindful, strategic, empathetic, empowering.