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Stefan Zhelyazkov
Expert in growth strategy, innovation, and new ventures
Stefan Zhelyazkov is the General Manager at Kitchen59, a role he has held since December 2022. Prior to this position, he was the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Kitchen59 from March 2020 to December 2022. His professional background includes extensive experience in the hospitality and culinary sectors, having also served as the CMO for HRC Culinary Academy and co-founding FoxCrop, a B2B SaaS-enabled marketplace for the food industry.
Education and Skills
Zhelyazkov holds a degree in Entrepreneurship and Hotel Management, with a focus on how the hotel industry can learn from retail practices. He is skilled in growth strategy, innovation, and market development, particularly in the culinary space.1
Career Highlights
- General Manager at Kitchen59 (Dec 2022 - Present)
- CMO at Kitchen59 (Mar 2020 - Dec 2022)
- Co-Founder & CEO of FoxCrop (Jul 2022 - Present)
- CMO at HRC Culinary Academy (Aug 2018 - Feb 2022)
- Board Member at Awesome Foundation (Jul 2018 - Jan 2022)
Zhelyazkov is multilingual, speaking English, Bulgarian, French, and Dutch, which enhances his ability to operate in diverse environments within the culinary industry.1
