Peter Ivanov

Peter Ivanov is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and virtual-teams expert with over 30 years of international management experience. Born in Bulgaria with an MSc in Mathematics, he rose from data analyst to IT Services Manager for Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa at a multinational company, where he pioneered innovative methods for leading virtual teams, winning the Best of the Best award in 2007 and the Global IT Connect award in 2012. In 2013 he founded Virtual Power Teams and began a new career as a keynote speaker and executive coach on New Leadership. After completing MIT's AI for Business Strategy program in 2023, he now helps organizations and public administrations embrace the AI revolution. A World Senior Champion in discus throw and father of five daughters, Peter draws on his experience as manager, athlete and entrepreneur to show audiences how to lead confidently in the Age of AI. He speaks in English, German, Bulgarian and Russian.