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Interview

Third Time’s a Charm for Hungarian Stroke Researcher

Sprinters don’t normally choose to pursue a researcher’s career; the nature of the activity requires more of a marathon runner’s...

Interview

LogMeIn: Developed in Hungary, Growing Globally

John Ford, VP of Digital Workplace Technology and Managing Director of LogMeIn in Hungary, spoke with the Budapest Business Journal...

HR

PwC: What Employees Expect From Their Hungarian Workplace

Company culture, work organization, and upskilling are the top ingredients for building future-proof organizations, according to the findings of PwC...

Interview

25 Years of Serving the Market and Building Trust

Penny Hungary CEO Florian Naegele reflects on the German retail chain’s 25th anniversary in the country and its plans for...

HR

Working disabled numbers up, still below EU avg

Over the past 10 years, the proportion of disabled people employed in Hungary has risen from 18% to 44%; however,...

Podcasts

The strongest move – Morgan Stanley Hungary head and Chess Federation board member Norbert Fogarasi discusses the power of teamwork, AI, and coaching in chess and at Morgan Stanley Hungary.

Head of Morgan Stanley Hungary and member of the board of the Hungarian Chess Federation Norbert Fogarasi discusses the power...

Interview

The Thermo Fisher Scientific Budapest Growth Story

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, whose Mission is to enable their customers to make...

Interview

Transcend’s solution to eliminate the most boring part of an engineer’s work

Júlia Sohajda, one of the co-founders of Hungarian venture capital fund Vespucci Partners, and Péter Bohács the director of software...

Podcasts

Algebraic notation – Morgan Stanley Hungary head and Hungarian Chess Federation board member Norbert Fogarasi discusses desirable skills chess players and Morgan Stanley personnel often share.

Head of Morgan Stanley Hungary and member of the Board of the Hungarian Chess Federation Norbert Fogarasi discusses the dynamic...

Appointments

Gala Marks 30 Years of BCCH Supporting Business in Hungary

The British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary (BCCH) celebrated the 30th anniversary of its foundation with a gala evening at...

Appointments

PwC Hungary appoints new HR leader

Anikó Hinterstein took over as HR leader at PwC Hungary today, the Big Four company told the Budapest Business Journal....

Inside View

‘Fit for 55’ and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

In July 2021, the European Commission launched its “Fit for 55” initiative, proposing to make the EU’s climate, energy, land...

Inside View

How ‘Green’ is Green Finance?

Not all green- but improving...

Appointments

The Business Community can Lead the Fight on Climate Change

The annual business diner and awards ceremony of the Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary highlighted the urgent need...

Interview

Working With a ‘Rock and Roll’ Team for the Benefit of All

We asked Erik Slooten of Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Hungary to reflect on winning the BBJ Expat CEO of the...

Appointments

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...

Appointments

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,...

Appointments

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...

Appointments

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....

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....

Interview

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...

HR

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...

Appointments

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...

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...

HR

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,...

Appointments

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...