Dr. Pancho Georgiev is a medical doctor by training. He holds PhDs in Medicine and Molecular Biology from the University of Zurich, Switzerland. Currently, he leads the Health Systems and Services practice for Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at McKinsey & Company.

Dr. Georgiev has extensive experience designing and implementing healthcare reforms. He has developed comprehensive reform strategies and introduced innovative healthcare financing concepts. His work focuses on effective capacity planning, resource allocation, and holistic workforce planning approaches, as well as tackling complex management challenges. Additionally, he has led the design of healthcare systems for new cities and the planning of entirely new models for healthcare service delivery.

“I had the privilege of growing up in Switzerland. As a child, I took the Swiss public education system for granted. Today, I understand how fundamental this is to Switzerland’s societal and economic success. It was a tremendous gift, that I wish every child could take for granted. I would love to have the opportunity to contribute to more children receiving an adequate educational foundation – each child has the right to it, it is our obligation as adults to contribute, everyone in his or her own way, to make this a reality also in Bulgaria. And Teach for Bulgaria is the most credible institution working towards this objective that I know, so I cannot see a better cause and institution to actively engage with.”