Horizons® Bulgaria · Established 2003

Horizons Bulgaria — Our Story

From a regional subsidiary of an international executive search firm to one of Bulgaria’s leading and most trusted recruitment and HR services agencies — this is how Horizons Bulgaria grew over more than two decades.

Our history

Two decades of growth

2003

Founded as a subsidiary of International Executive Search Company — with the aim of meeting clients’ needs for recruitment at expert and middle management levels. Initially part of an international executive search company with a global presence, Horizons Bulgaria quickly established itself as a leader in executive search in Bulgaria and the region.

2003+

Regional expansion — based in Sofia, Horizons Bulgaria initially operated regionally with its own offices in Romania and Serbia, and participation in projects across the Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary. Over the following years, the company’s focus shifted to the Balkans, where it established itself as the market leader in executive search in Bulgaria.

2005

National expansion and new services — between 2005 and 2008, Horizons Bulgaria rapidly developed on a national level, becoming one of the leading and largest recruitment agencies in Bulgaria by opening offices in the largest cities across the country and investing in diverse new HR services.

2005–11

Two-brand model — recruitment activities were conducted under two separate brands: Horizons Bulgaria, specializing in standard search & selection recruitment for expert and middle management levels, and Horizons Executive Search, offering headhunting and executive search for top management — with a special focus on identifying leaders capable of managing strategic and operational change.

2012

Independent agency — a new era — since 2012, Horizons Bulgaria has operated as an independent and leading recruitment agency headquartered in Sofia, with offices in Ruse (serving Northern Bulgaria) and Plovdiv (serving Southern Bulgaria). Strong partnerships in Romania and Serbia continue to establish Horizons as a reliable regional partner.

Today

Horizons Executive Search continues as our dedicated brand for senior management recruitment — providing personalized, high-quality executive search solutions that help clients find the best leaders for their organizations. Horizons Bulgaria is your partner in recruitment and human resource development, providing strategic solutions that support the success and growth of your company.

At a glance

Horizons Bulgaria today

20+

Years of experience

Established in 2003 — over two decades of continuous operation in the Bulgarian and Balkan recruitment market.

Sofia

HQ + regional offices

Headquarters in Sofia

2

Specialized brands

Horizons Bulgaria for expert and middle management recruitment. Horizons Executive Search for senior and C-suite mandates.

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