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Compliance officer hired at bktp, adding new area to firmʼs practice

Law firm Bittera, Kohlrusz & Tóth (bktp) announced the appointment of GDPR expert Krisztina Tóth as compliance officer, according to...

Interview

ʼModern traditionsʼ in the kitchen, special attention to disinfection

The Budapest Business Journal asks Trattoria Pomo Dʼoro manager Attila Jáhner about measures introduced in the restaurant in the light...

Interview

Charity during lockdown and a ʼGreatest Hitsʼ menu

The Budapest Business Journal talks with manager Miklós Lizsicsár and Ádám Barna of St. Andrea Restaurant about the introduction of...

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Cordia Group appoints new chief financial officer

Property developer Cordia Group announced the appointment of Péter Bódis as its new chief financial officer (CFO), replacing Tomasz Łapiński....

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New leasing director at Horizon Development

Kata Mazsaroff will assume the role of Leasing Director at premium Hungarian real estate developer Horizon Development from September 2020,...

Inside View

Timing is Everything, in Generation Change Too

Making plans is a human trait. We prepare shopping lists, holidays, meetings, budgets. While it may seem like we prefer...

Inside View

Brownfield Investments in Rust Zones, Construction After COVID-19

COVID-19 is causing major economic disruption with more severe impacts expected than had to be managed after the global financial...

Interview

Restarting with special dinner-nights and a webshop for cakes

In the second part of our series on Hungarian restaurants and how they are coping with the effects of the...

Interview

Dealing With Uncertainty, Investing in the Future

When you consider that ExxonMobil has changed its country manager for Hungary, it is surprising what hasn’t altered. There’s still...

Interview

Moving on, but Staying in Touch

Despite the difficult economic climate engendered by the COVID-19 health crisis, Citi’s business is in “very good shape”, Central Europe...

Appointments

New CEO at ALD Automotive Magyarország

As of September 1, Olena Tymofiyiva is taking over the position of CEO of ALD Automotive Magyarország Kft., a provider...

Interview

The Big Picture: ‘Small is not an Option’

It is not unusual in the digital age that startups skyrocket and become important players on the international market in...

Interview

Combating COVID with a ʼbeauty treatmentʼ and an edible QR-menu

The Budapest Business Journal talks with Arany Kaviár co-owner and CEO Attila Molnár about the safety measures the restaurant, which...

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Dentons appoints 3 partners to European leadership roles

Global law firm Dentons announced the appointment of Anita Horváthas co-head of the Energy group, Christopher Rose as head of...

Interview

Tungsram: Let There Be Light (and Innovation)

“Shaping the future of urban living, providing technology-driven, smart, sustainable solutions for large metropolitan areas using lighting as a platform.”...

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...