Daria Topalova is an accomplished HR leader with over 20 years of experience in people and culture strategy, talent development, and organizational transformation across both local and global markets. She currently serves as the Senior People and Culture Director for Bulgaria at Playtech, where she oversees all aspects of HR strategy and operations, driving initiatives in employee engagement, leadership development, and cultural transformation. Recognized for her outstanding contributions to the HR field, Daria was awarded HR Director of the Year in 2024 by the Bulgarian Association for People Management (BAPM). She is known for her holistic approach to building high-performing, human-centric organizations and is passionate about creating meaningful employee experiences, empowering talent, and fostering inclusive and purpose-driven workplaces. Daria also brings deep expertise in employer branding, HR digitalization, and compliance. Daria holds certifications from Erickson Coaching International, as well as a Certificate in Emotional Intelligence and Microexpression Training through the Paul Ekman Group.
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