He played a significant role in the development of Bulgaria’s banking sector during the post-communist transition and served as the president of the Bulgarian Swimming Federation.
He was an elite swimmer and also a member of the BUL Junior's National team excelling in breaststroke.
[1] After retiring from competitive swimming, he pursued higher education at the University of National and World Economy in Sofia, specializing in finance and economics.
[1] Kyulev entered the financial sector during Bulgaria’s transition from communism to a market economy.
Under his leadership, DZI Bank attracted international investors and became known for its modern financial services.