Kaloyan Staykov

As of December 1, 2024, Kaloyan Staykov has been appointed Chairman of the Board of the Energy Management Institute (EMI). He is a respected economist with extensive expertise in public finance, economic policy, and the energy sector. Over the past two years, he served as Chief Economist at EMI, where he developed analyses and strategies for the sustainable development of energy and public policy.  Prior to joining EMI, Kaloyan Staykov worked at the Institute for Market Economics (IME) and the Center for Economic Development, focusing on fiscal policy, social security, energy, healthcare, and public budgeting.  Under his leadership, EMI will continue to provide positions and solutions to key national and European energy challenges. The focus will be on sustainable decarbonization strategies, practical steps and realistic timelines for electricity market liberalization, development of grid infrastructure (including smart grids, distributed generation, storage systems, and electromobility), and a just transition of coal regions that also ensures the security of electricity supply.