XpatLoop Interview: Zoltán Kerekes, Patria Ltd, Commercial Director

  • 14 Nov 2003 11:00 AM
XpatLoop Interview: Zoltán Kerekes, Patria Ltd, Commercial Director
1. Where did you grow up?


I grew up in Hungary.

2. If you could be an expat anywhere in the world, where would you choose?
First priority would be UK, for family reason.

3. What would you miss most if you moved away from Hungary?
I would miss some of my friends, theatre performances where the native language knowledge is important, to understand all the jokes.

4. Friends are in Budapest for a weekend - what must they absolutely see and do?
They should go for a sightseeing tour on a double-decker and on a boat too. They should see the royal castle, Gellért hill, the bridges of the Danube, Andrassy street, Hero’s Square, Vajdahunyad castle. They should visit Szentendre too.

5. What is your favourite food?
All! :-) I like steak, I like Italian and Japanese food too.

6. What is your favourite sport / form of exercise?
My favourite sports are: kayaking, cycling, skiing and going to the gym.

7. What is your favourite place in Hungary?
The bank of the Danube at Romai part, 3rd district.

8. What career other than yours would you love to pursue?
My ideal job would be to work for a premium brand as a regional/European business development manager.

9. What’s a job you would definitely never want?
Working in the software industry.

10. Where did you spend your last vacation?
Maldivien Islands.

11. Where do you hope to spend your next one?
I promised my wife to take her to a voyage on a large cruiser.

12. What was your favourite band, film, or hobby as a teen?
Pink Floyd, Star Wars, Kiokushinkay Karate.

13. What can’t you resist?
Unfortunately eating.

14. Red wine or white?
If this is wine than white and Tokaji 6 bucket.

15. Book or movie?
I enjoy both.

16. Morning person or night person?
I get up early and fresh; however I enjoy the late nights too.

17. Which social issue do you feel most strongly about?
Poverty

18. Buda or Pest side?
Buda

19. Which achievement in your life are you most pleased about?
I am the Hungarian champion in Canoeing.

20. What would you say is your personal motto?
The will and decision, than honest, straightforward partnership, and tireless, diligent work will definitely bring the results!

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