Personal Data
Krassimir Guergov was born on 30 September 1961 in Sofia, Bulgaria. He graduated from the Higher Institute of Physical Education and Sports, majoring in "Tourism, alpinism and orienteering" and sports journalism. He specialised in World Report at CNN, Atlanta and London. His professional carrier developed in the field of marketing, advertising and media advising. Some of his main activities are:
- Partner in bTV Media Group - the biggest media group in Bulgaria - President of KRES advertising agency, Bulgaria - the first Bulgarian agency for full advertising services
- Partner in JCDecaux, Bulgaria - the leader among outdoor media operators on the Bulgarian market
- Founder and president of the Bulgarian Association of Advertising Agencies
- Member of the International Advertising Association since 1995 - Adviser to Newscorp for Bulgaria and Serbia
- Adviser to Central Europe Media Enterprises for Bulgaria
- Owner of the first private television in Bulgaria with CNN program
- Owner of the first private national radio jointly with RFE (Radio Free Europe);
- Chairman of the National Board of Tourism since 2008
- Chairman of Diplomacy and Business Club, Bulgaria
- Chairman of the media commission of the Bulgarian Football Union;
- President of D&IC
- Representative for Bulgaria of Dun & Bradstreet Europe Ltd
- Founder and president of the Gestuno foundation (Union of the deaf people in Bulgaria)
- Member of Alliance France - Bulgaria
- Member of the Bulgarian Geographic Society and the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria
Ardent golf fan, Krassimir Guergov created the Bulgarian golf community and began the construction of the most beautiful sports complexes in Bulgaria. With the idea to develop sports tourism, he started the following projects:
- Owner of St. Sofia Golf Club & Spa - 18 holes golf course designed by Paul Mcginley
- Founder of BlackSeaRama Golf & Villas - a world class professional golf course offering 18 holes designed by the golf legend Gary Player
- Founder of Thracian Cliffs Golf & Beach Resort - a golf course on the Black Sea Coast, designed by Gary Player
In 2001, Krassimir Guergov founded the Bulgarian Golf Association and is currently its President. The Association is member of the following organizations:
- Associated member of Royal & Ancient Golf Club St. Andrews, England
- Member of the European Golf Association
- Member of the International Golf Federation
Krassimir Guergov is a member of the following clubs:
- Gassin Golf and Country Club, France
- Prince de Provence Golf Club, Vidauban, France
- The Augusta Country Club, Augusta, Georgia, USA
- ELIGO, The Ultimate Private Members Golf Club
- Queenwood Golf club, England
Krassimir Guergov is a member of the following clubs:
- Harvard Club, USA -Tramp Club London, England
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