Solifi, a global fintech software partner for secured finance, announced Ivan Bagaliyski, Director, Go-To-Market Strategy at Solifi, received the highly commended mention in the Rising Star category at the AFC Summer Awards 2023.

The Rising Star award celebrates an individual who has demonstrated their true passion for the auto and asset finance sectors, making an invaluable contribution through their ability and drive to excel and innovate the industry.  Bagaliyski was one of 15 finalists, nominated because of his relentless commitment to leading the charge in enabling the asset finance industry to operationalize ESG into the day-to-day leasing workflow.

During Bagaliyski’s time in post, Solifi’s asset finance activity in Europe has tripled in comparison to the same period in 2022. Bagaliyski has also delivered an initial ESG industry evaluation with the objective of progressing towards a comprehensive ESG value proposition for the asset finance industry, and was a guest speaker at the Sustainable Finance Summit in Paris.

“Ivan has made a remarkable impact and contribution to our strategy in the time he has been with Solifi,” said David Hamilton, CEO at Solifi. “His commitment to Solifi and the asset finance industry has already proven to be valuable, and this recognition is testament to Ivan’s capabilities, which have clearly been noticed within the industry.”

The AFC Summer Awards are judged by an independent panel of industry experts and acknowledge people and organizations who have committed to making change in the industry.