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Ivan Velitchkov

@ivanvelitchkov

I build, scale and transform international operations from market entry to profitable growth.

Bulgaria
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What I'm looking for

I'm open to building, scaling or transforming a business, particularly through international expansion, market entry, operational turnaround and full P&L ownership.

I founded AWIVV LTD and built a diversified international operation across vehicle sourcing and trading, domestic retail, insurance mediation and consulting. I shifted the business from high-margin consulting into higher-volume international trading during the COVID downturn, growing turnover while maintaining strong profitability.

I build markets from zero: at Autowelt, I established the Bulgarian supplier network and expanded sourcing into Turkey and Greece, managing procurement, negotiations and delivery across borders. I have also rebuilt revenue after losing a principal client by developing supplier channels, new markets and a direct-to-consumer brand.

I've repeatedly transformed disorganised operations through practical systems, from CRM-integrated fleet maintenance tracking to a proprietary 360-degree vehicle imaging platform developed from concept through to market exit. I'm open to discussing the next business that needs to be built, scaled or transformed.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AWIVV LTD logoAL
Current

Founder & Managing Director

Aug 2018 - Present (8 years 1 month)

Founded and lead a diversified international operation spanning vehicle sourcing and trading, domestic retail, insurance mediation and consulting, with full P&L responsibility.
Shifted the business from a high-margin consulting model into a higher-volume international trading operation during the COVID downturn, substantially growing turnover while maintaining strong profitability.
Rebuilt the rev

Autowelt logoAU

Regional Vehicle Sourcing & Purchasing Manager – Bulgaria, Turkey & Greece

Feb 2016 - Aug 2018 (2 years 6 months)

Personally sourced, negotiated and delivered a high volume of vehicles annually across multiple markets, operating with full independence in sourcing, negotiation and delivery for a major German vehicle wholesaler.
Built the Bulgarian supplier network from zero, without formal onboarding infrastructure, establishing lasting relationships with direct suppliers, trading companies and rental business

BMW REALOEM OOD logoBO

Workshop / Service Manager – BMW Specialist Repair

Mar 2014 - Jan 2016 (1 year 10 months)

Managed workshop operations for a specialist BMW service team, covering customer consultation, work-order coordination and quality control.
Repositioned the business from general mechanical repair toward higher-value specialist services, including performance modification, ECU programming and vehicle setup.
Helped establish the workshop as the official service location for the regional BMW owners'

MODUL LTD logoML

Fleet Operations Manager

Apr 2013 - Feb 2014 (10 months)

Managed day-to-day operations for a multi-city rental fleet, covering vehicle movement, service and preparation, damage repairs, remarketing and direct sales negotiations.
Diagnosed a critical operational weakness in fleet maintenance tracking and led a digitalisation project end-to-end — working with IT to implement a CRM-integrated maintenance system with automated service alerts.
Introduced dig

STROFIX OOD logoSO

Co-Founder & Commercial Manager

May 2011 - Mar 2013 (1 year 10 months)

Co-founded and commercially managed a distribution business for construction machinery, fasteners and industrial supplies, operating through direct sales and an e-commerce channel.
Owned supplier sourcing, pricing, contract negotiation and sales, building direct relationships with senior executives of significantly larger industrial companies.
Assessed the company's competitive position against be

VIV Engineering LTD logoVL

Head of Fit-out & Renovation Department

Apr 2009 - Mar 2011 (1 year 11 months)

Promoted into leadership of a newly created department delivering high-specification fit-out and renovation projects for offices, apartments and retail units.
Directed multiple site crews across concurrent projects, with responsibility for scheduling, execution quality and delivery, including specialist imported materials with long international lead times.
Negotiated project contracts directly wi

VIV Engineering LTD logoVL

Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Jun 2006 - Mar 2009 (2 years 9 months)

Supported executive scheduling, institutional documentation, site coordination and project administration for an engineering and investor-supervision firm.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SC

School for business administration and communication

Business Administration and Management, General

SY

School for Business and Society, University of York

Business Administration and Management, General

2010 - 2013

TG

Technical University of Gabrovo

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology

2006 - 2009

University of York logoUY

University of York

Business Administration and Management, General

2010 - 2013

Studied business administration and management with a general focus from 2010 to 2013.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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