Membership in BABC

Join the Bulgarian Australian Business Council (BABC)

BABC membership is open to a diverse group of individuals and organizations connected to Australia, New Zealand, or Bulgaria. Whether you’re an Australian company with a presence in Bulgaria, an agent representing an Australian business, or a company or individual with professional ties to Australia, we warmly invite you to join us. Membership is also open to Australian citizens working in Bulgaria and Bulgarian companies with an interest in the region.

We welcome everyone passionate about the business, cultural, and social connections between Australia, New Zealand, and Bulgaria. Whether you’ve lived, studied, or worked in these countries, or simply have an admiration for their rich and vibrant cultures, becoming a part of our community offers an incredible opportunity to build meaningful relationships and expand your horizons.


CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP AND ELIGIBILITY



CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP

Corporate Benefits

 

Corporate membership with the Bulgarian Australian Business Council (BABC) is designed to offer your organization a range of exclusive advantages to enhance visibility, foster connections, and support your business goals. Benefits include:

Exclusive Invitations: Access to private corporate member-only events, premium networking opportunities, and high-profile gatherings.

 

Brand Visibility: Prominent display of your corporate logo and website in our membership directory, ensuring your business is seen by key stakeholders.

Online Profile: A fully-featured profile page on our website to showcase your organization, services, and expertise to a broad audience.

Directory Listing: Inclusion in our service directory to connect with potential clients, partners, and collaborators.

Priority Sponsorship Opportunities: First consideration for sponsoring BABC events, providing additional exposure for your brand.

Event Discounts: Reduced rates for tickets and participation in BABC events and programs for your team and partners.

Community Engagement: Opportunities to contribute to BABC initiatives, share insights, and influence the community through speaking engagements and collaborations.

 

Corporate membership ensures your organization stands out while building meaningful relationships within the BABC network. It’s your gateway to connecting with influential business leaders, government representatives, and cultural enthusiasts.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP

Individual Benefits

 

As an Individual Member of the Bulgarian Australian Business Council (BABC), you gain access to a range of exclusive benefits tailored to enhance your connection to the BABC community.

 

Event Access: Participate in most of BABC’s events, including networking gatherings, cultural celebrations, and business forums.

Event Discounts: Enjoy reduced rates for tickets and participation in BABC events and programs.

Publications: Stay informed with all BABC publications, featuring the latest news, insights, and updates on Bulgaria-Australia-New Zealand relations.

Resources and Contacts: Tap into BABC’s extensive network of professionals, businesses, and resources for personal and professional growth.

Online Profile: Showcase your involvement and interests with an entry in the BABC online membership directory.

 

Join us to connect with a vibrant community, expand your professional and social horizons, and take part in fostering stronger ties between Bulgaria, Australia, and New Zealand!


Membership is valid for a period of 12 months, starting from the date of joining.

We would be pleased to answer any further questions you might have about categories and fees.

Joining BABC means becoming part of a global network of organizations in Europe and Australia working together to enhance trade, investment, business, and diplomatic ties between the regions.​​​​​​​


OUR MEMBERS


Rodina-Haskovo Joint Stock Company is a dynamically evolving enterprise with over 70 years of experience and a long-standing reputation as a leader in the production of machinery and equipment for the food, wine, brewing, and dairy industries. We take pride in delivering tailored production solutions and comprehensive technological services that encompass every stage of a project—from initial design and commissioning through to warranty and post-warranty support.


Our operations are conducted in line with the highest global standards in productivity, innovation, and quality. Our products are currently exported to over 20 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, England, Turkey, Georgia, and Armenia. We are committed to maintaining excellence in quality and service, using top-grade stainless steel, gearboxes, and accessories, as well as cutting-edge technologies in cutting, welding, and electrochemical processing.


At Rodina-Haskovo, we offer our clients flexible technological solutions, customized to meet their specific needs.

As we seek to expand our market presence, we have identified Australia as a key region, given its agricultural potential and rich winemaking traditions. We are eager to connect with suitable partners to represent us in this promising market. With our bespoke products, competitive pricing, proven quality, and extensive international market experience, we are confident in the success of this new venture.



IPI Packers (IPI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of down-hole products with a distinctly different inflatable packer technology.


Our mission it to become the world’s first choice inflatable packer company.


Everyone has a passion, ours is making the best inflatable packers in the world.  We started in 1999 in Perth Australia with the objective of introducing our innovative Australian approach to packer building to the international market.  Today, we have five locations around the world serving multiple industries.


We are first and foremost a designer and manufacturer of inflatable packers and associated tools. Our goal is to provide quality products with timely delivery at competitive prices. Alongside a proven line of standard tools for the Oil & Gas, Mining, Water Well, Construction and Geotechnical industries, we excel at OEM, replacement, and custom-made products to suit customer’s precise needs. We view our customers as partners in our mutual success, and to that end, we provide training and support services necessary to ensure success for you and your customers.


We are an integrated manufacturing and sales organization that holds quality, responsiveness, and communication as core values.


PharmaLex is now part of AmerisourceBergen, a leading global healthcare company with a foundation in pharmaceutical distribution. Together, PharmaLex and AmerisourceBergen offer end-to-end product commercialization, including global market access strategy and execution, to drive patients’ healthier futures wherever they are in the world.

PharmaLex complements AmerisourceBergen’s existing suite of services by continuing to service the pharma, biotech and medtech industries, guiding clients from early strategic planning activities and non-clinical requirements through clinical development, regulatory submission processes and post-approval / maintenance post-launch activities. Our experts use technology-elevated solutions to support clients through the entire product lifecycle.


CWP is a pioneer of innovative, large-scale renewable energy projects across four continents, with a 6 GW proven track record of developing, financing and operating utility-scale wind and solar globally.

CWP's mission is to drive the necessary decarbonization of the global energy sector, supporting the energy transition with high impact projects, particularly in traditionally fossil-fuel-reliant countries and regions where renewables have the potential to underpin a new, green industrial revolution.

The company has a 7+ GW renewable energy portfolio in Southeast Europe, in a partnership with Mercuria, one of the world’s largest independent energy traders. Through its hydrogen division, CWP is also developing over 180+ GW of green hydrogen projects.


LEGORA provides professional services in the following areas - Taxes, Tax due diligence, Tax procedures and Tax planning, Accountancy, Payroll administration, International Reporting, Representation before state bodies to various domestic and foreign clients.

We can proudly state that our name is a symbol of expertise, responsibility and commitments. Our company offers strictly individual approach towards each client, following the corporate culture and high level of business ethics.

Our corporate policy is based on quality and efficiency in full compliance with the national and international accounting & tax regulations.

Over the years we have proven the high quality of provided by us services as well as quick and good communication, so that we create long-term partnerships with our clients.


Fantastic Services was born in 2009 out of the shared vision of two enterprising individuals, Rune Sovndahl and Anton Skarlatov, who believed that they could leave their mark in the home services sector by introducing a very different business model. The company founders embarked on a journey to bring the home cleaning service industry to a whole new level using technology where possible and heart where it matters.  The company's philosophy revolves around the simple idea of delivering the best possible experience for all parties involved: staff, customers, tradespeople.
Fantastic Services provides 25+ cleaning and property maintenance services in 3 countries – the UK, the USA, and Australia. The company's portfolio includes all sorts of cleaning, gardening, pest control, handman, electrician, plumbing and waste removal.
It currently has more than 530 franchisees, stretching over three continents.


MobiSystems has been a leading provider of mobile productivity and business applications for over 20 years. Our solutions extend the usability of mobile devices across platforms, allowing for enhanced desktop-grade productivity regardless of location.

As the developer of the award winning OfficeSuite, MobiSystems serves over 300 million individual and enterprise users in 195 countries. OfficeSuite leads app downloads and ratings in Google Play, Amazon App Store and Samsung Apps, as well as Apple's App Store.

It is a Google Play Editor's Choice, and the top app in the business category with over 350,000 reviews. OfficeSuite is also PC Magazine's Editor's Choice and InfoWorld's Best Office App for Android. MobiSystems was founded in 2001 and is entirely privately held.


Lempriere has been a supplier of wool since 1857. Today Lempriere is one of the world's largest wool merchants and processors.A new top-making plant commenced operations in 2016 in Sliven, Bulgaria.


Intuiter is where innovation meets expertise. We specialize in engineering solutions that drive progress and bring ideas to life. Our dedicated team excels in FPGA and ASIC design, system and hardware architecture, DSP design, embedded software development, and power/signal integrity analysis.

But our commitment doesn't stop at hardware; we're equally passionate about software development. We understand that the seamless integration of software and hardware is key to your success.

We serve a diverse array of industries, offering end-to-end product development services to transform your concepts into fully realized, market-ready solutions.

Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to not only meet but exceed your expectations. We believe in strong, lasting partnerships, where your vision becomes our shared journey of innovation.


Multiplan

For almost 30 years, we have set the industry benchmark in steel drafting and 3D modeling through integrated project delivery and superior quality.
Our passion is crafting the expert blueprints that guide the efficient fabrication and construction of steel structures and equipment
Servicing Australia and Europe through our strategically located office in Bulgaria, Multiplan is the drafting consultancy of choice for leading structural engineers and fabricators.


At RAD Films, we are committed to providing high-quality digital media services that stand out from the competition. Our name, Roman Alurkoff Digital Films, maybe a mouthful, but our acronym, RAD, sums up what we stand for: something different, market-disturbing, and original.
We pride ourselves on our ability to create stunning visuals that capture the attention of your target audience. Whether we are live-streaming an event or producing a product or service promo video, we use the latest technology and techniques to ensure that the final product is of the highest quality.
We understand that communicating the value of your product or service is an art form that requires a deep understanding of the market. That’s why we work closely with marketing executives to ensure that the videos we produce meet their goals and communicate the right message.
At RAD Films, we are passionate about helping our clients succeed. Contact us today to learn how we can help take your digital media to the next level.
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She Said Yes

A creative team of professional accredited photographers and filmmakers, that has one goal, to capture the most precious day in your life and create memories that will last for generations. Visit their wedding photography and wedding videography portfolio, then use the wedding photography calculator to customize a package and send an inquiry.


Bernstein

Bernstein is an integrated business consulting company that works with a wide range of services and clients. The company operates in a variety of industries across Europe, Australia, Canada and the UAE, facilitating business contacts and links to alliances, partners and institutions and offer representation services, including outsourcing and running representative offices.


Jobtiger

JobTiger.bg is the first online job board in Bulgaria founded in 2000. With more than 17 years of experience and international know-how the company currently operates with more than 33 000 Bulgarian and international clients. Over the years the company expanded its services and became a well-known HR agency with innovative and economically efficient approach to the market. 


HTI Group aims to be a major supply partner for the entire range of activities covering infrastructure and industrial construction needs. Until now, to achieve an optimal solution, customers had to work together with many different manufacturers and specialist dealers. Today, HTI Group provides them with high-quality systems close to practice and centralized from one supplier.


Individual Members

Stoyan Atanassov

Partner in Atanassov &Ivanov law firm

Commercial transactions, Corporate law, Litigation, Real estate, Collaterals, Private International Law, Energy projects, Foreign investments, Legal Due Diligence


Zdravko Donkov

Zdravko Donkov is an electronics engineer, co-founder and managing partner at ‘Smartity’ – the first Bulgarian specialised KNX home automation and system integration company. ‘Smartity’ has successful track of records in Bulgaria and in many EU countries – both as a consultant and as a system integrator.

Zdravko Donkov is the first and only Bulgarian certified KNX Tutor, founder of ‘Blue KNX’ – the sole Bulgarian certified KNX training centre for system integrators.


Oleg Temnikov

Oleg Temnikov is a member of the Dispute Resolution, Projects and Regulatory & Procurement teams. He joined Wolf Theiss Sofia in 2011 after being a trainee lawyer at the Paris office of a large international law firm. Oleg is experienced in a wide variety of matters, including litigation and arbitration, energy law, competition, international investment law, private international law and white collar crime. With a background in international and European law, Oleg has been involved in major domestic and international arbitration proceedingss and complex cross-border disputes. He also coaches Bulgarian teams for international arbitration competitions. Oleg specialises in the energy sector and has advised on a number of complex regulatory and dispute resolution matters in this field. His experience includes domestic and international arbitration, pre-merger legal due diligence, financing structuring, cross-border investment projects and PPPs. Oleg also advises foreign clients in connection with regulatory issues, including competition law and unfair trade practices, public utilities, energy and telecom regulations.


Jivko Nikolov

Partner in Intellico Solutions Ltd., a consultancy providing Business IT services to global companies.
Jivko has 18 years of experience in defining, supporting and managing IT projects. He has a substantial international exposure (including on site in Australia/Sydney).
He is a MBA graduate from Rochester Institute of Technology.  His interests, among professional and personal development,  include also new business ventures and endeavours


Veronika Hadjieva

Veronika Hadjieva joined Kambourov & Partners in 2004. She is the head of the firm's Corporate Governance practice and a key Corporate and M&A expert. Veronika works side to side with both domestic and international clients in large-scale, local and cross-border transactions. Her experience covers domestic and trans-border M&A, corporate finance, foreign investments, consolidations and de-mergers, business separation, corporate structuring, privatization, post-privatization/post-acquisition unbundling and restructuring of acquired enterprises, information memoranda, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, including share purchase agreements, escrow account agreements and others. Veronika has been at the forefront of many of the firm's largest M&A mandates and is qualified in a range of industry sectors including IT, media, telecommunications, banking, manufacturing, retail, energy.


Simon Jenner

Simon makes space more accessible for individuals, companies, and countries around the world. Australian born and raised, he now lives in Sofia and works for Axiom Space – who are building the world’s first commercial space station, building the spacesuits for humanity’s return to the lunar surface, and is the only organisation in the world sending private astronaut missions to the International Space Station. His day job at Axiom is to lift the global space ecosystem through the company’s unique position as the only commercial entity able to undertake these private missions, getting countries, individuals, corporations or academic institutions to space. Simon has a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Adelaide, and a Masters of Space Studies from the International Space University in Strasbourg, France. In a past life in Australia, Simon was a leader within the waste management and recycling industry, working in numerous sales, innovation and management roles for Cleanaway Waste Management, as well as Board positions on the Waste Management Association of Australia and the Landfill Owners Association.

 

Now that he’s here, Simon has made it his pet project to get the next Bulgarian astronaut to space. 


Yavor Nikolaev

Yavor Nikolaev is a passionate and experienced Geodesist with over 15 years of expertise in the Surveying field. After completing a decade of academic studies in Sofia, Yavor built a successful career in his profession before relocating to Sydney in 2018 to be closer to his family. In 2023, he proudly became an Australian citizen.

Dedicated to fostering connections within the Bulgarian community, Yavor has been an active volunteer and a key member of Rodina Sydney since 2022. Recently, he spearheaded the development of a unique database showcasing Bulgarian companies operating in New South Wales, now accessible on Rodina Sydney's website. This initiative reflects his commitment to supporting and promoting Bulgarian businesses globally.

 

 


Sean Hasson

Sean Hasson serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of BULGOLD Inc., a gold exploration company focused on projects in Central and Eastern Europe. With extensive experience in exploration and project development, Sean has worked on various projects across Western Australia, the Philippines, northern Canada, Finland, and Eastern Europe. He has contributed to the discovery of significant gold and copper resources over the past two decades.

As a key figure at BULGOLD, Sean oversees the company's operations, including the Kutel, Kostilkovo, and Lutila gold projects in Bulgaria and Slovakia. His leadership and technical expertise are pivotal in advancing these initiatives. Sean is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and resides in Sofia, Bulgaria.

 

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