Ivailo Georgiev is the Sustainability and Public Affairs Manager at Aurubis Bulgaria, the country's largest copper producer and a cornerstone of its heavy industry. With deep expertise in corporate sustainability, industrial decarbonization, and environmental policy, he leads the company's public affairs strategies and its comprehensive transition toward carbon-neutral operations. He also plays a key role within the German-Bulgarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (GBS / AHK Bulgaria), fostering bilateral industrial collaboration and sustainable business practices.
Ivailo has a strong background in public relations, corporate communications, and institutional affairs, specializing in the complex regulatory frameworks of energy-intensive industries. At Aurubis, he oversees initiatives focused on energy efficiency, green energy transition, circular economy, and community engagement. He is a prominent voice in national and regional industrial forums, advocating for policies that maintain competitive economic growth while achieving ambitious EU climate goals.