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Interview

Driving Innovation at Continental Nyíregyháza

From humble beginnings as a translator, Continental Nyíregyháza’s managing director, Zoltán Adorján, reflects on his journey through the company, highlighting...

Appointments

Management Change at Ganz Transformers and Electric Rotating Machines

Jan Prins, managing director of Ganz Transformers and Electric Rotating Machines, will leave the company at the end of the...

Appointments

Vladimír Dočekal Named Managing Director of Orlen Hungary

Vladimír Dočekal has been appointed to take over as manageing director of Orlen Hungary, the company tells the Budapest Business...

Appointments

Tímea Bana Joins Kinstellar as Partner

Tímea Bana, a high-profile Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT), Data Protection (DP) and Intellectual Property (IP) lawyer, has joined Kinstellar’s...

HR

Number of Women Execs at Successful Hungarian Companies on the Rise

The number of successful Hungarian businesses headed by women is on the rise, László Hunyadi, the deputy state secretary for...

Appointments

New General Manager Takes Helm at Matild Palace

From October 1, Serkan Hüsünbeyi took over as the new general manager of Matild Palace, the hotel tells the Budapest...

Inside View

How does GloBE Affect Hungarian Subsidiaries?

The world of international taxation is undergoing significant change with the introduction of the global minimum tax (GloBE) framework. This...

Inside View

The Significance of PPAs in Light of Hungary’s Solar Boom

In recent years, Hungary has witnessed a remarkable surge in solar energy development, signaling the dawn of a new era...

HR

More Skilled Workers Available on Labor Market

In recent years, significant changes have occurred in the job market for those performing physical labor. An analysis based on...

Pharma, Podcasts

Roundtable Panelists Engage With Pharmaceutical Challenges

About 50 guests attended the third Pharma CEO Breakfast, organized by the Budapest Business Journal and its professional partners Pheonix...

Interview

Yepp App Plays ‘Digital Leapfrog’ in Hungary’s Telco Market

Yettel recently brought some of its services directly into the digital age through its Yepp app. Chief commercial officer Nemanja...

Interview

Empowering Global Leadership: Innovation, Diversity and the Future of Executive Talent

The Budapest Business Journal talks with Norbert Nagy, Stanton Chase’s managing partner and vice president for the EMEA region and...

Podcasts

Charting the Progress of Drone Tech From Toy to Weapon of War

The second panel at the CEO Breakfast, hosted by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) in partnership with...

Interview

ITware: Building on the AI Edge

ITware has been running a successful business for two decades now, with its thriving Japanese partnership helping it stand out...

Appointments

Óbuda Group Merges Architecture, Project Management Operations

Óbuda Group has decided to merge its architect and project management areas, the company tells the Budapest Business Journal....

Appointments

Hera Cuku Named Managing Director of Lilly Hungary

Eli Lilly has appointed Hera Cuku as managing director of Lilly Hungária Kft., bringing international leadership experience and a scientific...

Interview

Rethinking Data Strategies From Storage to Recovery

As Hungarian businesses manage increasingly fragmented data and face more sophisticated cyberthreats, reliable recovery is becoming a board-level priority....

Inside View

Investing in Hungary’s Wind Renaissance: What Wind Tender Means for Stakeholders

Hungary has launched its most ambitious wind energy initiative in nearly two decades, opening a new chapter in the country’s...

Appointments

Géza Palocsay Named Managing Director of Douglas Central Europe

Géza Palocsay has been appointed managing director of Douglas Central Europe, overseeing the beauty retailer’s operations in Hungary, the Czech...

Inside View

Energy Efficiency Also a Tax Opportunity

Diversifying Hungary’s energy supply has been on the agenda for years. The rapid expansion of solar power is a major...

Inside View

The Price of Medicine: How Discrediting a Competitor Became EUR 1 bln Competition law Risk

EU competition law does not prohibit a company from being a market leader; a dominant position can be a natural...

MSD Hungary Managing Director Sean R. Smith to Take Global Role

Sean R. Smith will conclude his assignment as managing director of MSD Hungary at the end of 2026 and move...

Forvis Mazars Appoints Three New Partners in Hungary

International audit and advisory firm Forvis Mazars has appointed Gabriella Gábor, Zoltán Betyák and Gergely Simon as partners in Hungary,...

Netlock Appoints George Tilesch to Lead AI and Global Strategy

Hungarian digital trust services provider Netlock has appointed Hungarian-American AI expert Dr. George Tilesch to its senior leadership team, effective...

Citi Appoints Zoltán Schwardy as Country Officer and Banking Head for Hungary

Citi has announced the appointment of Zoltán Schwardy as Citi country officer (CCO) and banking head for Hungary, effective Sept....

Hera Cuku Named Managing Director of Lilly Hungary

Eli Lilly has appointed Hera Cuku as managing director of Lilly Hungária Kft., bringing international leadership experience and a scientific...

Rethinking Data Strategies From Storage to Recovery

As Hungarian businesses manage increasingly fragmented data and face more sophisticated cyberthreats, reliable recovery is becoming a board-level priority....

DUIHK Central to the German-Hungarian Bilateral Economic Relationship

Róbert Keszte became president of the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) in 2025. In this interview with the...

Workload Outweighs Pay as Source of Workplace Distress

Workload, lack of recognition and job insecurity drive workplace distress among Hungarian employees, while pay remains their top priority, according...

CBRE Hungary Expands China Desk as Chinese Clients Pursue European Projects

CBRE Hungary has appointed Tu Yunfeng as business development manager at its China Desk, expanding the Budapest-based team as Chinese...

Investing in Hungary’s Wind Renaissance: What Wind Tender Means for Stakeholders

Hungary has launched its most ambitious wind energy initiative in nearly two decades, opening a new chapter in the country’s...

Géza Palocsay Named Managing Director of Douglas Central Europe

Géza Palocsay has been appointed managing director of Douglas Central Europe, overseeing the beauty retailer’s operations in Hungary, the Czech...

Energy Efficiency Also a Tax Opportunity

Diversifying Hungary’s energy supply has been on the agenda for years. The rapid expansion of solar power is a major...

Hungary’s Unemployment Rate Reaches 4.7% in August

Hungary’s unemployment rate stood at 4.7% in August, with 229,000 people unemployed and 4.654 mln employed among those aged 15-74,...

Realis Group Plans International Expansion as Krisztián Hornok Joins as Partner

Krisztián Hornok has joined Realis Group as a partner as the company prepares to expand its real estate business beyond...

The Price of Medicine: How Discrediting a Competitor Became EUR 1 bln Competition law Risk

EU competition law does not prohibit a company from being a market leader; a dominant position can be a natural...