Accedia has won the AI/Digital Champion of the Year category at the 2025 GSA Awards, recognizing our Engineering Director, Peter Ivanov. The award was announced on October 1 in London, where Accedia was also proud to be a finalist in three categories. Their Business Development Director, Temenuzhka Kurteva, accepted the trophy and got to celebrate innovation in sourcing and technology with other industry leaders.
Peter’s leadership has been instrumental in guiding organizations from early AI pilots to scalable solutions that deliver sustainable business impact. Guiding Accedia’s AI Capability Centre, he drives initiatives that make AI accessible and impactful for businesses of all sizes. The Centre brings together a dedicated cross-functional team, a repository of reusable AI models, and proven methodologies to deliver solutions in areas such as Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, and Data Science.
“This award shows why making AI accessible really matters. Many organizations still see it as experimental or beyond their capabilities, but we’ve shown it can deliver real results here and now. At Accedia, we work on closing the gap between innovation and everyday use, so businesses of all sizes can take advantage of intelligent solutions,” said Peter Ivanov, Engineering Director at Accedia.
This recognition reaffirms Accedia’s mission to make technology accessible, meaningful, and sustainable - empowering clients to innovate with confidence and shape their digital future.
About the GSA Awards
The GSA Awards celebrate excellence in the sourcing industry, recognizing the visionaries and organizations that drive innovation, leadership, and collaboration across technology and business services. Each year, submissions are reviewed by an independent panel of industry experts, assessing impact, strategic value, delivery excellence, and contribution to the community. The ceremony brings together leading professionals to showcase initiatives that set new standards for performance and partnership, reinforcing the GSA’s mission to drive positive change across the sector.
“I am continually impressed by the level of innovation and transformation delivered by partnerships across our industry. Each year, the caliber of submissions rises, and these Awards now serve as an outstanding showcase of best practice, setting new standards for excellence”, said Global Sourcing Association CEO, Kerry Hallard.
