2012- Developing www.hungarianexporters.hu the first Hungarian online foreign trading platform - a database of Hungarian export and import companies

2007-11 Trade Commissioner - Hungarian Trade Commission, London

2006-07 Director of Strategy - Hungarian Investment and Trade Development Agency

2005-10 Owner and founder of DiplomatInfo Consulting Ltd. - Internet portal and publishing company

2001-06 Head of the Hungarian Trade Representation Offices in the USA - (New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Chicago)

Education: Budapest Business School - BA economist/foreign trade - specialized degree in public service management / foreign economic relations – Institute of Public Administration, Budapest

He is married to Julia, a counsellor at the Ministry of National Economy, and has three daughters attending universities.

1. Where did you grow up?
I was born in Budapest, but spent some of my childhood in Burma and Egypt. A few photos remind me of Rangoon because I was too young, but I remember the Cairo years well as I was 10 when we moved to Egypt. The day we arrived to Cairo was the day Nasser died. the streets were packed with millions of people. it was really scary.

2. If you could be an expat anywhere in the world, where would you choose?
I spent 1 year in Burma, 3+5 years in Egypt, 5 years in USA and 4 years in UK - so I am glad to be at home in Hungary. On the other hand - according to my wife, Julia - it is fantastic to live in Rio.

3. What would you miss most if you moved away from Hungary?
Unhealthy Hungarian food, Hungarian TV programme ... but the moment I am back I am not too much interested in them.

4. Friends are in Budapest for a weekend - what must they absolutely see and do?
Beyond visiting well known tourist attractions, historical places I recommend a short hike in the Buda or Pilis hills.

5. What is your favourite food?
I have several favourite dishes but it feels nothing like eating grilled sausages at a market. On the other hand three vegetarian daughters and an almost vegan dog determine my life. I prefer seafood more and more.

6. What is your favourite sport / form of exercise?
I am very lazy, but we have to walk the dog even if it rains. snows or if there is a sniper in the neighbourhood. This happened in Washington D.C. in October 2002: we walked the dog on 100% empty streets.

7. What is your favourite place in Hungary?
In Budapest the Castle area and Budaliget are really cool places. Outside the capital the scenic routes of the Pilis hills, Szentendre and Tihany are great.

8. What career other than yours would you love to pursue?
Publishing periodicals is a great experience, but it must be great to sell Aston Martins too.

9. What's a job you would definitely never want?
Dull, boring, monotonous jobs are not my cup of tea.

10. Where did you spend your last vacation?
It was in Cambridge and London - UK.

11. Where do you hope to spend your next one?
My daughter spent a few days in Slovenia recently and she was very enthusiastic about some places. I think I want to visit that country.

12. What was your favourite band, film, or hobby as a teen?
Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin from the Western world and Omega, LGT from Hungary were big favourites. Playing football was no 1. hobby in school.

13. What can't you resist?
Temptation.

14. Red wine or white?
Usually red, but I love Chardonnay, Budai Irsai Oliver and Budajenői Pino Gris of Nyakas as well.

15. Book or movie?
It is more elegant to answer book, but I prefer movies.

16. Morning person or night person?
I am definitely a night person (but only until midnight).

17. Which social issue do you feel most strongly about?
Unemployment is the worst enemy of happy and valuable life. It is great to run special programs for unemployed, but it is much better to provide jobs.

18. Buda or Pest side?
I was born in Pest, but prefer the hills of Buda.

19. Which achievement in your life are you most pleased about?
In professional my carrier: 5 years in USA as Trade and Economic Counsellor was an enjoyable and successful part of my life.
In my personal life: I am very proud of the way my three daughters enter into the adult world.

20. What would you say is your personal motto?
Relax! Don't be too serious, take it easy!