69 result(s) for expat story in Interviews
Gáspár Bálint, Managing Director of Vitéz Kürtös (Company Behind Chimney Cake Festival in Budapest)
- 27 Oct 2025 3:23 PM
He was born in 1976 in Székelyudvarhely (Odorheiu Secuiesc) in Transylvania, and he studied fine mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, graduating in 1999. He comes from a family with deep roots in the making of traditional Transylvanian chimney cake (kürtőskalács) — his grandmother, Irma Simó, used to bake and sell kürtőskalács and kürtősfánk at open pools and spas on ...
Harry Szovik, Actor, Translator, Musician in Hungary
- 22 Sep 2025 4:48 PM
Born in Budapest and raised under the sun of Madagascar, Harry Szovik is an actor, translator, musician, and all-around creative with a background as colorful as his passport stamps.
Surprising Expats: Hope Reese, New York Times Journalist, Author, Editor
- 8 Jul 2025 10:45 AM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
Edgard Pérez Alván, Ambassador of Peru to Hungary
- 7 Jul 2025 12:10 PM
Ambassador Edgard Pérez Alván has nearly 30 years of experience in the Peruvian diplomatic service. His career as a Peruvian diplomat has taken him to countries on several continents, including Malaysia, Cuba, China, the United States, Austria, Slovakia, Slovenia, among others.
Attila AE Domby, General Manager, Kimpton BEM Budapest
- 28 Apr 2025 7:14 AM
Attila’s career has taken him from Vienna to Bali, the Maldives, and London, managing luxury hotels and resorts across Asia and UK.
Mark Tischler, Founder & CEO, Universum 8
- 14 Apr 2025 5:48 PM
Mark is the founder and managing director of Universum 8, a multi-award-winning creative agency and proud member of the Special Effects Group. With two degrees in economics and a self-proclaimed gamification expert, he brings a rare mix of strategic thinking and playful innovation to every project.
Surprising Expats: Danny Bain, Musician, Composer, Storyteller
- 24 Mar 2025 2:18 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
László Kónya, CEO, Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Hungary
- 3 Mar 2025 2:12 PM
László Kónya completed his IT BSc and MSc in Romania and earned an MBA in the UK. After leading two smaller Hungarian IT companies, he joined Deutsche Telekom 15 years ago and has been the CEO of Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Hungary for the past three years, which is his 5th position in the company.
Henrik Hős-Nagy, Professional Winemaker, Owner of Hős Wine Winery in Hungary
- 19 Feb 2025 12:19 PM
Henrik is a professional winemaker, owner of Hős Wine winery, wine and beverage application manager, consultant, life coach, founder of Astral Programming and Light Way Coaching and event organizer with a deep passion for wine, self-awareness and human connection.
Gáspár Bálint, Managing Director of Vitéz Kürtös (Company Behind Chimney Cake Festival in Budapest)
- 27 Oct 2025 3:23 PM
He was born in 1976 in Székelyudvarhely (Odorheiu Secuiesc) in Transylvania, and he studied fine mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, graduating in 1999. He comes from a family with deep roots in the making of traditional Transylvanian chimney cake (kürtőskalács) — his grandmother, Irma Simó, used to bake and sell kürtőskalács and kürtősfánk at open pools and spas on ...
Harry Szovik, Actor, Translator, Musician in Hungary
- 22 Sep 2025 4:48 PM
Born in Budapest and raised under the sun of Madagascar, Harry Szovik is an actor, translator, musician, and all-around creative with a background as colorful as his passport stamps.
Surprising Expats: Hope Reese, New York Times Journalist, Author, Editor
- 8 Jul 2025 10:45 AM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
Edgard Pérez Alván, Ambassador of Peru to Hungary
- 7 Jul 2025 12:10 PM
Ambassador Edgard Pérez Alván has nearly 30 years of experience in the Peruvian diplomatic service. His career as a Peruvian diplomat has taken him to countries on several continents, including Malaysia, Cuba, China, the United States, Austria, Slovakia, Slovenia, among others.
Attila AE Domby, General Manager, Kimpton BEM Budapest
- 28 Apr 2025 7:14 AM
Attila’s career has taken him from Vienna to Bali, the Maldives, and London, managing luxury hotels and resorts across Asia and UK.
Mark Tischler, Founder & CEO, Universum 8
- 14 Apr 2025 5:48 PM
Mark is the founder and managing director of Universum 8, a multi-award-winning creative agency and proud member of the Special Effects Group. With two degrees in economics and a self-proclaimed gamification expert, he brings a rare mix of strategic thinking and playful innovation to every project.
Surprising Expats: Danny Bain, Musician, Composer, Storyteller
- 24 Mar 2025 2:18 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
László Kónya, CEO, Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Hungary
- 3 Mar 2025 2:12 PM
László Kónya completed his IT BSc and MSc in Romania and earned an MBA in the UK. After leading two smaller Hungarian IT companies, he joined Deutsche Telekom 15 years ago and has been the CEO of Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Hungary for the past three years, which is his 5th position in the company.
Henrik Hős-Nagy, Professional Winemaker, Owner of Hős Wine Winery in Hungary
- 19 Feb 2025 12:19 PM
Henrik is a professional winemaker, owner of Hős Wine winery, wine and beverage application manager, consultant, life coach, founder of Astral Programming and Light Way Coaching and event organizer with a deep passion for wine, self-awareness and human connection.