The appointment comes into effect today. He will work together with chairman-CEO József Vida and board members Ádám Balog and András Bencze.
Magyar Bankholding, a joint venture of Takarékbank, MKB Bank and Budapest Bank, is looking to prepare the creation of a new, Hungarian-owned banking group. Barna said that one of his most important tasks will be putting the business on a successful course, closely cooperating with the chairman-CEO.
Barna will also take part in drawing up and controlling the realization of Mészáros Groupʼs strategic goals, aiding the groupʼs expansion abroad.
The expert formerly worked at OTP Group, in a variety of executive roles. Between 2018 and 2020, he worked as deputy general CEO.