IT IS WITH HEAVY HEARTS THAT WE ANNOUNCE THE SUDDEN LOSS OF OUR HIGHLY RESPECTED COLLEAGUE AND FRIEND, SVETLIN ILIEV ! MAY HIS SOUL BE AT REST
The management and the team of European Digital Innovation Hub “Trakia” (Cyber4AllSTAR EDIH),
the Bulgarian Cybersecurity Association (BCA) and
the Union for Private Economic Enterprise (UPEE),
Express their sincere and deepest condolences to the family and relatives of our so respected colleague and dear friend Svetlin Iliev, who passed away suddenly on 08.07.2024.
Svetlin was in his prime and the news of his loss is a huge shock to all who had the chance to know him and to work with him.
Svetlin Iliev was among the leading experts who imposed cyber security as vital topic on the agenda of the Bulgarian society.
He occupied the positions of Chairman of the Bulgarian Cybersecurity Association in the term 2019 – 2023, first chairman of the European Digital Innovation Hub “Trakia”, member of the Board of the European Cybersecurity Organization (ECSO) until his last day, executive deputy chairman of the Union for Private Economic Initiative in the 2022 – 2023 period.
During his short life, Svetlin Iliev achieved acquiring a master’s degree at the Central European University in Budapest and did lecturing work in cybersecurity at the Plovdiv University “Paisii Hilendarski”. His professional experience spanned across UNICEF, NATO, “Teach for All” Foundation.
A deep bow to his bright memory!
The memorial service will be on 11.07 (Thursday), 12-00 pm in the Cemetery Park – Kyustendil.