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Diófa Asset Management appoints real estate investment director

Roland Bogár is the new real estate investment director of Diófa Asset Management, the company told the Budapest Business Journal....

Interview

Sunbathe wisely!

Summer is here again, the carefree period of holidays, the beach, and sunbathing. So, let’s prepare for the summer season...

Interview

Borsodi Debuts WAI Moment Hard Seltzer in Hungary

Borsodi Brewery marketing director György Spiegel talks to the Budapest Business Journal about introducing its hard seltzer to the Hungarian...

Interview

Shaping the Future with our Human Capital

Daniel Korioth, the representative of the Bosch Group in Hungary and the Adria Region (and a short-listed nominee for the...

Appointments

Balázs Vinnai joins Hungarian Bankholding

An internationally recognized expert in digital banking, Balázs Vinnai will join the team of Hungarian Bankholding Ltd. as chief advisor...

Appointments

Shalini Randeria elected CEU’s 6th rector and president

The Board of Trustees of Central European University (CEU) announced the appointment of Shalini Randeria as the sixth president and...

Podcasts

Thank the Eger monks – Nimród Kovács discusses the U.S., Chinese markets for Hungarian wines and the history of wine making in Eger.

Nimród Kovács, the proprietor of Hungary's renowned Kovács Nimród winery, discusses the U.S. and Chinese markets for Hungarian wines and...

Podcasts

Color me influenced – Nimród Kovács, proprietor of Kovács Nimród winery, discusses the impact of label design, pricing, and restaurants on the wine business.

Nimród Kovács, the proprietor of Hungary's renowned Kovács Nimród winery, discusses the impact of wine label design, pricing, and restaurants...

Podcasts

The sky’s the limit

Nimród Kovács, the proprietor of Hungary's renowned Kovács Nimród winery, discusses the business of wine with CBI Co-Hosts Theodore S....

Appointments

New CEO at the helm of DUIHK

On July 1, Barbara Zollmann officially took over as the CEO of the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK),...

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AmCham committee heads reelected for 2 years

The American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary (AmCham) announced the reelection of several committee members for two-year mandates beginning on...

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New partner appointments at PwC Hungary

PwC Hungary announced the promotion of Krisztina Kőmíves and Szabolcs Mezei to partners....

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Law firm Nagy és Trócsányi announces partner promotions

As of July 1, 2021, Balázs Karsai becomes partner at the independent law firm, Nagy és Trócsányi. Viktor Jéger joins...

Interview

About epicutaneous tests

The common task of the patient and the allergologist is to identify the factors that trigger the patient’s (presumably, probably,...

Appointments

COVID-19 Challenges Demand Flexible, Resilient Solutions

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how Hungarian companies operate and think about the future of work. The American Chamber of...

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...