344 result(s) for eu in Interviews
Laszlo Kondor, A Hungarian / American Life in Photography
- 4 Jan 2018 11:00 AM
I am a retired photographer living in Kapolcs, having left Hungary in 1956, eventually arriving in the City of Chicago, my home base for the next 35 years. I repatriated in 1996 with a large archive of prints and negatives from 30 years of a very diverse photographic career.
Hendrik Beye, Former General Manager of Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City Center
- 21 Dec 2017 11:00 AM
Hendrik Beye graduated as a Business Economist from the College of Hotel Management in Leipzig. He started his professional career at various Hotels and Restaurants in North Germany and followed by more than 10 years as Executive Chef for Moevenpick International, an Switzerland Hotel & Restaurant chain, here he worked at high quality restaurants and hotels and opening of new properties such ...
Gabor Somogyvari, Former Catering Sales Manager, Zsidai Group Kft.
- 1 Dec 2017 11:00 AM
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.
Bridget Lindsay, Former President, Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest
- 22 Nov 2017 11:00 AM
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.
David J. Kostelancik, Former Chargé d'affaires, US Embassy Budapest
- 16 Nov 2017 11:00 AM
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.
Xpat Interview: Simon Skottowe, Tailor
- 11 Oct 2017 12:00 PM
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 ...
Peter Herr, Former Restaurant General Manager at Émile Restaurant
- 4 Oct 2017 6:28 AM
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.
Peter Mezey Kaufman, Red Ball Theater
- 18 Sep 2017 12:00 PM
Peter Mezey Kaufman is a New Yorker who returned to Budapest to seek his Hungarian roots and founded Hungary's only active English improvisation theater, bringing the latest New York styles to the Hungarian capital. Peter studied math and computer science at Brown University and spent time on Wall Street before taking up acting as a hobby. It didn't take long for the hobby to become a career and ...
Interview 3: Károly Gerendai, Founder of Sziget
- 10 Aug 2017 12:00 PM
Károly is regarded as one of post-communist Hungary’s greatest success stories: from roadie to head of the company organising several of the country’s biggest festivals, including one of Europe’s most popular cultural events, Budapest's Sziget Festival.
Laszlo Kondor, A Hungarian / American Life in Photography
- 4 Jan 2018 11:00 AM
I am a retired photographer living in Kapolcs, having left Hungary in 1956, eventually arriving in the City of Chicago, my home base for the next 35 years. I repatriated in 1996 with a large archive of prints and negatives from 30 years of a very diverse photographic career.
Hendrik Beye, Former General Manager of Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City Center
- 21 Dec 2017 11:00 AM
Hendrik Beye graduated as a Business Economist from the College of Hotel Management in Leipzig. He started his professional career at various Hotels and Restaurants in North Germany and followed by more than 10 years as Executive Chef for Moevenpick International, an Switzerland Hotel & Restaurant chain, here he worked at high quality restaurants and hotels and opening of new properties such ...
Gabor Somogyvari, Former Catering Sales Manager, Zsidai Group Kft.
- 1 Dec 2017 11:00 AM
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.
Bridget Lindsay, Former President, Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest
- 22 Nov 2017 11:00 AM
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.
David J. Kostelancik, Former Chargé d'affaires, US Embassy Budapest
- 16 Nov 2017 11:00 AM
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.
Xpat Interview: Simon Skottowe, Tailor
- 11 Oct 2017 12:00 PM
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 ...
Peter Herr, Former Restaurant General Manager at Émile Restaurant
- 4 Oct 2017 6:28 AM
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.
Peter Mezey Kaufman, Red Ball Theater
- 18 Sep 2017 12:00 PM
Peter Mezey Kaufman is a New Yorker who returned to Budapest to seek his Hungarian roots and founded Hungary's only active English improvisation theater, bringing the latest New York styles to the Hungarian capital. Peter studied math and computer science at Brown University and spent time on Wall Street before taking up acting as a hobby. It didn't take long for the hobby to become a career and ...
Interview 3: Károly Gerendai, Founder of Sziget
- 10 Aug 2017 12:00 PM
Károly is regarded as one of post-communist Hungary’s greatest success stories: from roadie to head of the company organising several of the country’s biggest festivals, including one of Europe’s most popular cultural events, Budapest's Sziget Festival.