Momchil Sabev ^{Ultimate Decision-Maker}

Director at European Innovation Council

Current Job Duration: 3 mos (until March 2026)

HEADLINE:
Director, European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)

PERSONAL SUMMARY:
EU official with extensive experience in European policy, financial management and law. Currently, Director of the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). Previously, headed the Budget and Financial Management unit in DG REGIO, overseeing a budget of around EUR 20 billion, and, before, led several units in DG TAXUD, covering tax administration, the fight against VAT fraud, communications, interinstitutional relations, strategic planning and infringements. Earlier, worked as a Registry Lawyer at the European Court of Human Rights and in the private sector with Deloitte and PwC as a Consultant, a law firm, as well as co-owning and managing an SME. Holds a law degree from Sofia University, an LL.M. from King’s College London, and executive education from Harvard Business School.

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EDUCATION:
School: Harvard Business School Executive Education
Degree: Behavioral Economics - Understanding and Shaping Customer and Employee Behavior
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School: King's College London
Degree: LL.M., Commercial and Corporate Law
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School: Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
Degree: Master of Law, Law
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