Ivaylo Penchev
Ivaylo Penchev | |
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| Born | Ivaylo Penkov Penchev 10 March 1970 Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria |
| Nationality | Bulgarian |
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| Years active | 1992–present |
Ivaylo Penchev is the co- founder and CEO of Walltopia, the largest climbing wall manufacturer in the world.[1] He, along with Metin Musov, founded the company in 1996 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Walltopia has been the leading climbing wall manufacturer since 2009 and is currently operating in over 50 countries worldwide.
Early life
Penchev was born in Veliko Tarnovo on 10 March 1970 to Penko Penchev (born 1946) and Radka Pencheva. Growing up he became interested in physics and enrolled in Sofia University, studying theoretical physics. However, he dropped out in 1994 as he got involved in trade and, ultimately, the development of Walltopia.[2]
Career
Penchev is the founder of other companies, such as HRT climbing holds, which is the largest producer of polyester resin climbing holds.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Ivaylo Penchev is among the most dynamic entrepreneurs in the world". itjobs.bg. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ^ [1]"Основателят на Walltopia Ивайло Пенчев – един от шестимата най-динамично развиващи се предприемачи в света." Мениджър News. Manager.news, 8 June 2015. Web. 18 July 2015.
- ^ "hrt-hold/About Us". hrt-holds.com. Retrieved 18 July 2015.