Hristo Alexiev

Hristo Alexiev is a Bulgarian politician who has held significant positions in the Bulgarian government, including serving as Minister of Transport and Communications in three caretaker governments between 2021 and 2023. He also served as Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Policies from 2022 to 2023.

Early life and education

Alexiev was born in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Paisii Hilendarski University of Plovdiv and a master's degree in International Economic Relations from the University of National and World Economy in Sofia. Additionally, he has obtained qualifications from institutions such as Imperial College London and the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School.

Career

Over the years, Alexiev has held various positions, including economic expert and consultant on the Intermodal Container Terminal project in Plovdiv, member of the board of directors of the Public Access Zone at Port of Burgas, Chairman of the board of directors of Port of Burgas EAD, and deputy director general of the National Railway Infrastructure Company.
He first served as in the caretaker government appointed by President Rumen Radev in January 2017. He held the same position from September to December 2021 and from August 2022 to June 2023. During his tenure, he also served as [Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Policies|deputy prime minister for economic policies|].
In March 2022, Alexiev was appointed secretary for economy by the president of Bulgaria.