The Consul General of Bulgaria in New York, Angel Angelov, and the president of ABBА, Sevdalin Spasov, held a fruitful meeting. The two discussed a wide range of topics related to the lives and challenges of the Bulgarian diaspora in the USA, which numbers over 30,000 people in the surrounding states.
Consul Angel Angelov welcomed ABBА’s efforts to develop economic ties between Bulgaria and the USA and confirmed the readiness of the Consulate General for active cooperation. The possibility of opening an ABBА representative office in New York in the autumn was also discussed, which would contribute to better interaction between the consulate, our association, and the Bulgarian diaspora here.
President
Sevdalin Spasov is the founder and CEO of M Holding.
The holding company was founded in 1996 and includes the following companies MANIA Sustainable Fashion, TEXX TEAM, GREEN TEAM Worldwide Environmental Group, Fashion Brands and others. In Bulgaria, the holding’s activities are best known for Mania stores, and at the moment, there are nearly 50 operating stores in different locations, as well as a recently opened one in Greece.
In 2012 Sevdalin Spasov started operating in the USA by opening GREEN TEAM Worldwide Environmental Group,
a company dealing with the collection and recycling of unwanted textiles. GREEN TEAM currently operates with 11 bases in 12 US states, as well in Vancouver, Canada.
More than 600 people all over the world are directly involved in the activities of M Holding.
Since 2018, Sevdalin Spasov has held the position of Chairman of the Bulgarian Association of Circular Textiles (BACT)
Joining ABBA has provided me with the insight that I have gained valuable personal and professional experience that I should pass on to aspiring young entrepreneurs who may need guidance or direction. Over the past nearly 30 years, I have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience from my business ventures on both sides of the ocean. It is time for me to share these insights completely free of charge with anyone who may benefit from them.