• Gabor Somogyvari, Former Catering Sales Manager, Zsidai Group Kft.

    Gabor Somogyvari, Former Catering Sales Manager, Zsidai Group Kft.

    Gabor Somogyvari is currently working as a Catering Sales Manager for Zsidai Group, a leading Hungarian hospitality company with a unique portfolio of restaurants, hotels and bars. Together with their extensive event catering operation, they serve hundreds of thousands of guests every year with a mission to bring Hungarian gastronomy back to the the international forefront.

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  • Bridget Lindsay, Former President, Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest

    Bridget Lindsay, Former President, Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest

    I first visited Budapest in 1982. I came with some friends on the overnight train from Warsaw, where I was working at the British Embassy. Howling dogs and misty border crossings - it was like living in a John le Carré novel. Budapest was shrouded in freezing fog all weekend but I still fell in love with the city.

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  • David J. Kostelancik, Former Chargé d'affaires, US Embassy Budapest

    David J. Kostelancik, Former Chargé d'affaires, US Embassy Budapest

    David Kostelancik, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service of the United States, rank of Minister Counselor, began his posting as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary in August, 2016. Since January 20, 2017 he has been the Charge d’affaires.

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  • Angela Fairs, Former Principal, Budapest British International School

    Angela Fairs, Former Principal, Budapest British International School

    I am currently the Principal at Budapest British International School, which is a newly established school for international and Hungarian students in district 12. I have been leading teams and schools for the last 10 years and started my teaching career at the hugely successful Alleyn’s School in London, part of the Dulwich Foundation.

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  • Xpat Interview: Simon Skottowe, Tailor

    Xpat Interview: Simon Skottowe, Tailor

    After completing my studies at Harrow College of Art gaining a B.A. (Hons.) degree in fashion design in 1988, moved from his home in London to Italy´s design capital, Milan. There, I was able to develop my skills in menswear and tailoring working for both a renowned design studio with large international clients, as well as a circle of private customers for bespoke pieces. I spent the last two years in Milan as the cutter responsible for Katherine Hamnett London men’s and women’s tailoring.

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  • Peter Herr, Former Restaurant General Manager at Émile Restaurant

    Peter Herr, Former Restaurant General Manager at Émile Restaurant

    Throughout the 10 month working at The Fat Duck (Heston Blumenthal) I have been able to gain respect of the team and became a valued member. After going through a long and extensive training, I have been empowered to run my own station and train the new entries by instilling the standards and by leading example.

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