Multigroup

Multigroup was a Bulgarian conglomerate established and managed by entrepreneur Iliya Pavlov until his murder in 2003. Recognized as a major force within Bulgaria's industrial sector, Multigroup's operational approach and market presence attracted international attention. In 1995, authorities in Macedonia implicated a dominant multinational enterprise—commonly believed to be Multigroup—in an assassination attempt targeting then-President Kiro Gligorov. Pavlov refuted these claims during a discussion with Gligorov in Ohrid. Although inquiries were conducted, definitive proof was never uncovered. The company's organizational framework and Pavlov's strategic direction played key roles in establishing its significance within the regional business landscape.