Dessislava Dimitrova
About Dessislava Dimitrova
Dessislava Dimitrova serves as the Head of Health Systems Transformation at the World Economic Forum, a position she has held since 2019. With a background in economics, healthcare management, and public administration, she has extensive experience in health systems and policy.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Dessislava Dimitrova serves as the Head of Health Systems Transformation at the World Economic Forum. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to initiatives aimed at improving health systems globally. Her role involves leading projects that focus on innovative approaches to health care delivery and policy reform. She operates from Cologny, Geneva, Switzerland, where the World Economic Forum is headquartered.
Previous Experience at World Economic Forum
Prior to her current role, Dessislava Dimitrova worked at the World Economic Forum as the Associate Director for Health Systems from 2013 to 2019. During her six years in this position, she was involved in various health-related initiatives and collaborations, enhancing the Forum's impact on global health policies and practices.
Education and Academic Background
Dessislava Dimitrova has a diverse educational background. She earned a Doctorate in Philosophy with a focus on Management, Philosophy, and Healthcare from the National Medical University between 2010 and 2013. Additionally, she completed a Master of Public Administration at Princeton University from 2004 to 2006. Earlier, she studied Economics and Legal Studies at Bowdoin College from 1996 to 2000 and obtained a Master of Business Administration from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth in 1999.
Professional Experience in Health and Consulting
Dessislava Dimitrova has extensive experience in health systems and consulting. Before her tenure at the World Economic Forum, she worked as a Project Manager at Dalberg from 2006 to 2009, focusing on strategic consulting in health and development. She also served in the Junior Professional Programme at The World Bank from 2002 to 2004, where she gained insights into international development. Earlier in her career, she was a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company from 2000 to 2002.