Adriana Kostov

Outside of her corporate work, Adriana Kostov has always had a strong interest in fashion. “Textures of fabrics, colour, accessories, beading – they really can make or break an outfit, and simply change your whole mood or vibe” she says. COVID19, brough the world to a screeching, and unexpected halt, and along with that, changed the fashion and   “glam” landscape, Adriana Kostov says. “The world has just experienced a 2 year pandemic of which, people in my generation, young working women, simply did not expect, or perhaps, prepare for” states Adriana Kostov. “Our health, staying well, understandably was our main priority, and glitzy gowns and fashion pieces, simply stayed in the back of the wardrobe” Kostov says. There has been a major impact on the world economy, and such, does not appear to be ending, with interest rates rising, and costs of living, skyrocketing, for many. “I think minimalist glam chic is the new way of dressing, for women in my demographic”, says Ad...

Adriana Kostov was the first Regional Director of the Hedge Fund Association in Australia, in charge of the group’s operations in Australia.   Adriana Kostov has degrees in the areas of Law and Commerce from the University of Western Australia and qualifications in Negotiation and Mediation. She had several senior management positions in her career, her experience including as Director of Compliance & Regulatory Affairs at Excalibur Funds Management, a global investment manager for foreign exchange where she worked on an international level.   She has experience working with investors and stakeholders from Australia and the Asia Pacific to the United States and countries in between. In addition to her working in financial services and global investment, Adriana Kostov has been involved in educational and advocacy work for younger people and young women in particular wanting to develop career in global financial services, Adriana Kostov being involved in initiatives...