The biggest motivation is the trust and freedom that my company grants me

Introduce yourself in a few sentences..
My name is Iliyan Ivanov. I work at MiniFactory, Finland – a world leader in industrial 3D printer manufacturing. My responsibilities include sales and marketing in over 15 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, where the company has independent partners.

How many years have you completed in the company? How do you feel about it and what does this stage mean for you?
This year I am completing 3 years in the company. Working with my colleagues from Finland has taught me many new things. It taught me to clearly distinguish between work and personal commitments and to set a boundary between them.

What are the most memorable moments or achievements from your time here so far?
During the first two years in the company, I had to travel very intensively to the countries where we have partners. In just the first 5 months, I had over 40 flights – a challenging but productive period that brought excellent results for everyone in the following years.

What motivates you to stay and develop specifically in this organization?
The trust and freedom that I am granted in the company mean a lot to me.

How has your professional path changed from the first day until now – and what has it taught you?
My work requires daily contact with numerous partners and clients from Europe. Meeting new people has broadened my perspective and changed my approach to work. I learned that everything should be approached with patience, and emotions at work are best kept in the background.

What are your aspirations moving forward – both for yourself and for the team or company that you are part of?
The aspirations – both mine and those of the company – I believe should go hand in hand. We wish to maintain the company's leadership position and to continue to develop – slowly but surely – forward.