Known globally for his work in advancing smart city infrastructure and cross-border trade, he joins us today to share his unique perspective on the modern geopolitical landscape.

1. When did you arrive in Hungary and what brought you here?

Lived here three times over a 15 year period and I cam here originally with the EBRD - European bank.

2. Have you ever been an expatriate elsewhere? 

Canada 

3. What surprised you most about Hungary? 

Cost of living and Geographic proximity to everywhere - multilingual talent of the IT staff.

4. Friends are in Budapest for the weekend - what must they absolutely see and do?

Cafe Déryne and the Eiffel market in Budapestst - Long weekend North Shore Budapest.

5. What is your favourite Hungarian food?

Goulash

6. What is never missing from your refrigerator?

Hungarian Brute Prosecco.

7. What is your favourite Hungarian word?

CSÓK

8. What do you miss most from home?

Marmite.

9. What career other than yours would you love to pursue?

World class Ski Instructor.

10. What's a job you would definitely never want?

Accountant.

11. Where did you spend your last vacation?

Austria - skiing.

12. Where do you hope to spend your next holiday?

Asis

13. Apart from temptation what can't you resist? 

Great dinner party.

14. What was your favourite band, film, or hobby as a teen?

David Bowie / Bond Movies / Rugby.

15. Red or white?

Both

16. Books or films?

Flims 

17. Morning person or night person? 

After lunch one. 

18. Which social issue do you feel most strongly about?

Global conflicts and Instability

19. Buda or Pest? 

Buda

20. What would you say is your personal motto?

Modern Luxury is the ability to think clearly, sleep deeply, move slowly, and live quietly in a world that's designed to prevent all four.