​The German trade credit insurer EULER HERMES announced it has appointed Kamelia POPOVA as Country Manager for Bulgaria, reporting to Ed GOOS, EULER HERMES CEO of Central & Eastern European Countries.

Most recently, Kamelia POPOVA was Managing Director for SARANDA distribution, representing over 20 international brands in Bulgaria. Before that, she was Operations Director for the Association for Consumer Credit, representing members to government and public authorities. She also brings nine years of trade credit insurance experience as a Country Manager of COFACE Bulgaria to EULER HERMES.

"Kamelia's appointment further strengthens our presence in Central and Eastern Europe as we become closer to our customers and easier to do business with," said Ed GOOS.

Kamelia POPOVA holds a master's degree in international economic relations from the University of World and National Economy, Sofia and a post-graduate degree in finance and banking from the Manchester Business School and International Bank Institute.

The EULER HERMES Bulgaria office in Sofia opened in February 2015 and added local risk underwriting capacity in 2016.