Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 2 mos · San Francisco Bay Area · On-site

• Our scout troops (43&77) have been working in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1969 as a member of the Hungarian Scout Association. Our goal is to pass on the scout values and preserve the Hungarian culture, language by educating the next generation of 6 to 14 year of age. This organization is a non-profit, we maintain ourselves from membership fees and fundraising activities. (http://sfcserkesz.org/en/donation.php)

Apr 2021 – Apr 2023 · 2 yrs · Menlo Park, California, United States · Hybrid

• Helped advise Nomura Strategic Ventures and its portfolio companies.

Apr 2019 – Apr 2021 · 2 yrs

• Developed, negotiated and supported the creation of new ventures, technology licensing, and commercial R&D projects for Fortune 500 companies, leading to $100+ million in value creation
• Created and implemented an eco-system strategy to better support major Clients with innovation and venture creation activities, while continuously generate top of funnel opportunities
• Helped solve business problems of Global 1000 Corporations by forging cutting edge multidisciplinary technology solutions (AI, Robotics, etc.) into new features, products and joint ventures
• Supported SRI’s corporate development activities and conducted Due Diligence on half-dozen targets

Aug 2015 – Mar 2019 · 3 yrs 7 mos

• Creating value for Global 1000 companies by building bespoke novel technology solutions in robotics, advanced analytics, computer vision and speech.

Mar 2019 – Mar 2023 · 4 yrs · San Francisco Bay Area · Hybrid

• Supporting the innovation and commercialization of robotic technologies, always. Helped the Executive Leadership with the merger and integration of SVR into The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT). Currently shifted to an observer seat due to other commitments.

Jun 2014 – Jun 2015 · 1 yr · Stanford University

• One-year Master of Science in Management for Experienced Leaders (MSx) program that focuses on preparing experienced business professionals for the next phase of their careers in such areas as Entrepreneurship, Private Equity / Venture Capital, and Executive Leadership.

Aug 2013 – Jun 2014 · 10 mos · Redwood City, California

• Created my own company to help launch Silicon Valley startups in Europe and advise global organizations on disruptive technology trends.
• KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• ◆ Successfully developed a 5-year Exponential Technology Strategy for confidential client
• ◆ Initiated, designed and launched the first Singularity University Executive Program in Europe for over 500 executives and policy makers, which blueprint since then was successfully replicated dozens of time around the World.

Oct 2012 – Aug 2013 · 10 mos · Budapest, Hungary

• Brought in to grow the non-traditional gas and electricity business in Hungary and evaluate new business opportunities in the Balkans.
• KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• ◆ Re-launched an underperforming division after restructuring and cutting unprofitable assets, developing a strategic growth plan, and obtaining budget despite corporate investment freeze
• ◆ Led an expert team of 10+ people, and achieved all performance targets
• ◆ Accelerated the creation of the CNG regulatory environment by aligning interests of stakeholders, negotiating with the government and creating an industry knowledge exchange platform

Jan 2010 – Oct 2012 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Hungary, Romania, Poland

• Joined as employee number 11 and helped scale to 700+ through organic and inorganic growth. Ran P&L for international businesses
• KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• ◆ Developed a 5-year corporate strategy that included regional expansions in Poland and Romania.
• ◆ Scaled business via sales, operations and conducted post-merger integration by designing and implementing new processes, negotiating complex agreements, and major client and supplier contracts
• ◆ Oversaw operations for $45 million P&L across 6 companies in 2 countries to achieve growth targets

Jan 2006 – Mar 2010 · 4 yrs 2 mos · Harghita County, Romania

• Developed the strategy outlines, built holding structure (3 companies, over EUR 15 million in revenues, 350 employees), started transition from classic family business to professional corporate governance and conducted global restructuring.
• KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• ◆ Reversed declining revenue performance by 42%; from EUR 7 million to a high of EUR 10 million
• ◆ Collaborated closely with the Chairman to implement a new management model across the organization.
• ◆ Introduced Best Practices for increased corporate governance effectiveness of all group companies.
• ◆ Recruited and installed a new Chief Executive Officer to run day-to-day operations

Jan 2006 – Jan 2010 · 4 yrs · Budapest, Hungary

• Led strategy development, corporate restructuring, and procurement cost compression programs for blue chip companies from 10+ industry across 5 Central European countries.
• KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• ◆ Utilities: decreased fixed costs by 26% and reduced headcount by 30% for a blue chip company
• ◆ Energy: designed the Romanian market entry strategy for a major european energy company
• ◆ IT: guided public sales strategy development in 5 countries for a Forbes 100 IT company
• ◆ IT&C retail: headed the Due Diligence process (strategic, legal and financial) from the buyer’s side for a U.S. Private Equity investor
• ◆ Food&Agriculture: increased operational efficiency and implemented cost compression program for a major regional holding company