Smilen Valov is Executive Director of the Employment Agency of Bulgaria. Official statements from the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy of Bulgaria indicate that he has been part of the Employment Agency team for more than 16 years, while later publications refer to more than 17 years of professional experience within the institution.
Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in labour market policies, employment promotion programmes, workforce activation initiatives, and the development of services for job seekers and employers in Bulgaria.
His work focuses on improving workforce qualifications, supporting labour market adaptation, and advancing employment policies in the context of ongoing economic and social transformation.