Budapest Business Journal Podcast Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:33:49 -0400 https://bbj.hu/ en-gb © 2026 Budapest Business Journal yes 22789a41-d85d-5824-9dfa-479b5162500b Budapest Business Journal episodic false Check out the latest podcasts recorded at the roundtables and conferences organised by BBJ and partners.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) bbj, budapestbusinessjournal, business, economy, boardroom, meeting, ceo, duihk, breakfast briefing, Budapest Business Journal https://storage.buzzsprout.com/uqoncw1i58ai1jirbqw86mgwjy5j?.jpg Budapest Business Journal Podcast https://bbj.hu/ Robin Marshall CEO Boardroom Meeting Roundtable, June 2., 2026 CEO Boardroom Meeting Roundtable, June 2., 2026 Around 40 high-level guests from Budapest’s business and diplomatic circles started their day on Tuesday morning at the CEO Boardroom Meeting, a networking and content event run by the Budapest Business Journal.

Hosted by Matild Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel Budapest, with Spago Budapest by Wolfgang Puck providing a uniquely tailored gastronomic breakfast experience, the event was marking its fifth anniversary. Toasted with prosecco, the celebration was a testament to the trust, cooperation and support the three parties have developed over the years. 

When the first CEO Boardroom Meeting was held in June 2021, it was the first business event held at the Matild; the hotel had not yet officially opened. Aside from the networking and the beautiful breakfast, the highlight of the morning is a roundtable discussion of current economic hot topics.

This time, our panelists were Karoly Radnai, the managing partner of Andersen in Hungary, and László Radványi, the country managing partner of PwC Hungary. Themes covered included: the “good vibes” around the change of government; the urgent need to see a focus on balancing the budget and making taxation more predictable; welcome developments regarding the unfreezing of EU funds; the likely date for euro adoption (in a striking phrase, the current froth around the single currency was said to be “more harmful than helpful”); the need to improve the competitiveness and productivity of Hungarian businesses, and especially SMEs; and the imposition of a ban on third-country workers.

The moderator was Robin Marshall, the editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal.

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]]> Around 40 high-level guests from Budapest’s business and diplomatic circles started their day on Tuesday morning at the CEO Boardroom Meeting, a networking and content event run by the Budapest Business Journal.

Hosted by Matild Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel Budapest, with Spago Budapest by Wolfgang Puck providing a uniquely tailored gastronomic breakfast experience, the event was marking its fifth anniversary. Toasted with prosecco, the celebration was a testament to the trust, cooperation and support the three parties have developed over the years. 

When the first CEO Boardroom Meeting was held in June 2021, it was the first business event held at the Matild; the hotel had not yet officially opened. Aside from the networking and the beautiful breakfast, the highlight of the morning is a roundtable discussion of current economic hot topics.

This time, our panelists were Karoly Radnai, the managing partner of Andersen in Hungary, and László Radványi, the country managing partner of PwC Hungary. Themes covered included: the “good vibes” around the change of government; the urgent need to see a focus on balancing the budget and making taxation more predictable; welcome developments regarding the unfreezing of EU funds; the likely date for euro adoption (in a striking phrase, the current froth around the single currency was said to be “more harmful than helpful”); the need to improve the competitiveness and productivity of Hungarian businesses, and especially SMEs; and the imposition of a ban on third-country workers.

The moderator was Robin Marshall, the editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal.

Website: https://bbj.hu/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/budapest-business-journal/

#bbj #budapestbusinessjournal #roundtabletalk #discussion

]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-19311226 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200 4786 full false Pharma CEO Breakfast, April 1. 2026. Pharma CEO Breakfast, April 1. 2026. Forty guests attended the sixth Pharma CEO Breakfast organized by the Budapest Business Journal and our professional partners, PHOENIX group Hungary and BENU Magyarország Zrt., at the Kimpton BEM Budapest by IHG on Wednesday morning.

This time, our theme was Drug Price Reductions in the United States and Their Impact on Europe. The morning featured a fascinating keynote presentation by Katalin Szaloki, Dr., the CEO of the Innovatív Gyógyszergyártók Egyesülete - AIPM. 

She also took part in our roundtable discussion, alongside Matthew Bell, the country head for Hungary, at Sandoz Hungária Kft., and Vanda Galambos, the health policy center lead at Roche Magyarország Kft. The moderator was Robin Marshall MBE, the editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal.

Areas of discussion included the need for predictability, funding, and transparency. In one memorable phrase, it was argued that Europe is not so much underpricing (though, for the record, it is) as underinvesting. All parties agreed that, no matter what you thought about the message delivery, the United States was absolutely justified in trying to rebalance drug pricing; in some cases, it pays 10% more for the same drugs than Europe does. In an echo of the NATO debate, America has effectively been subsidizing prices in Europe. But the system clearly needs fixing in any case. In Europe, patients wait longer for innovativedrugs to hit the market: 98% of medicines that gained U.S. FDA approval last year are still not available here. Innovative medications need to flow uninterrupted through the system so that biosimilars and generics can, in turn, take over, and the discovery phase can move on to the next breakthrough drug. While there is certainly a need for better healthcareliteracy in Hungary (and probably in all markets), there is also a need for all stakeholders to come together and work together to develop better systems that benefit everyone involved, but most importantly, generate Better Patient Health Outcomes.

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]]> Forty guests attended the sixth Pharma CEO Breakfast organized by the Budapest Business Journal and our professional partners, PHOENIX group Hungary and BENU Magyarország Zrt., at the Kimpton BEM Budapest by IHG on Wednesday morning.

This time, our theme was Drug Price Reductions in the United States and Their Impact on Europe. The morning featured a fascinating keynote presentation by Katalin Szaloki, Dr., the CEO of the Innovatív Gyógyszergyártók Egyesülete - AIPM. 

She also took part in our roundtable discussion, alongside Matthew Bell, the country head for Hungary, at Sandoz Hungária Kft., and Vanda Galambos, the health policy center lead at Roche Magyarország Kft. The moderator was Robin Marshall MBE, the editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal.

Areas of discussion included the need for predictability, funding, and transparency. In one memorable phrase, it was argued that Europe is not so much underpricing (though, for the record, it is) as underinvesting. All parties agreed that, no matter what you thought about the message delivery, the United States was absolutely justified in trying to rebalance drug pricing; in some cases, it pays 10% more for the same drugs than Europe does. In an echo of the NATO debate, America has effectively been subsidizing prices in Europe. But the system clearly needs fixing in any case. In Europe, patients wait longer for innovativedrugs to hit the market: 98% of medicines that gained U.S. FDA approval last year are still not available here. Innovative medications need to flow uninterrupted through the system so that biosimilars and generics can, in turn, take over, and the discovery phase can move on to the next breakthrough drug. While there is certainly a need for better healthcareliteracy in Hungary (and probably in all markets), there is also a need for all stakeholders to come together and work together to develop better systems that benefit everyone involved, but most importantly, generate Better Patient Health Outcomes.

www.bbj.hu

]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-18949428 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200 2788 full false CEO Boardroom Meeting Roundtable, November 11. 2025 CEO Boardroom Meeting Roundtable, November 11. 2025 Around 40 guests drawn from the top levels of the business world, the diplomatic corps (including the newly arrived ambassadors to Hungary from Italy, Switzerland and the United Kingdom), and the international bilateral chambers of commerce, attended our latest CEO Boardroom Meeting, held at the Matild Palace Hotel. 

The expert panelists for our roundtable discussion were Karoly Radnai, managing partner of Andersen in Hungary, and Veronika Špaňárová, managing director and country officer at Citi Hungary. The moderator was Robin Marshall MBE, the editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal.

The themes covered this time included Hungary’s sluggish Q3 GDP growth of 0.6% and the likely development of the economy in the remainder of Q4 and into 2026, the relative stability of the forint, the impact of the current pre-election spending on balancing next year’s budget, whether the election might lead to a pause in FDI, and the impact of international affairs and geopolitical tensions on the local economy. 

#bbj #budapestbusinessjournal #ceo #ceoboardroommeeting #economy

]]> Around 40 guests drawn from the top levels of the business world, the diplomatic corps (including the newly arrived ambassadors to Hungary from Italy, Switzerland and the United Kingdom), and the international bilateral chambers of commerce, attended our latest CEO Boardroom Meeting, held at the Matild Palace Hotel. 

The expert panelists for our roundtable discussion were Karoly Radnai, managing partner of Andersen in Hungary, and Veronika Špaňárová, managing director and country officer at Citi Hungary. The moderator was Robin Marshall MBE, the editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal.

The themes covered this time included Hungary’s sluggish Q3 GDP growth of 0.6% and the likely development of the economy in the remainder of Q4 and into 2026, the relative stability of the forint, the impact of the current pre-election spending on balancing next year’s budget, whether the election might lead to a pause in FDI, and the impact of international affairs and geopolitical tensions on the local economy. 

#bbj #budapestbusinessjournal #ceo #ceoboardroommeeting #economy

]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-18242441 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100 2659 full false Pharma CEO Breakfast, October 7. 2025 Pharma CEO Breakfast, October 7. 2025 Around 50 guests attended the fifth Pharma CEO Breakfast, organized by the Budapest Business Journal in partnership with Phoenix Pharma and Benu, at the Kimpton BEM Budapest Hotel on Tuesday, October 7.

The event featured a keynote presentation by Dr. Ágnes Galgóczi, director of prevention and epidemiology at the National Public Health Center, entitled “The Introduction of Pharmacy-based Vaccinations and Related Opportunities for Expanding the Scope of Services in the Hungarian Pharmacy Sector. She was then joined for an in-depth roundtable discussion to drill down deeper into the details alongside Dr. Judit Bidló, Deputy State Secretary for the Professional Management of Health; Dr. András Süle, chief pharmacist at Péterfy Hospital Budapest; and Dr. Katalin Szalóki, CEO of the Association of Innovative Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (AIPM) Hungary. 

Robin Marshall, editor-in-chief of the BBJ, moderated the conversation.

Key takeaways included that a thorough framework must be drawn up before a rollout can begin, although Hungarian pharmacy associations are already working on this in the background. However, there is now a clear European trend towards expanding pharmacy service provision, meaning that Hungary can already draw on best practices. Importantly, the system will need to be voluntary, rather than imposed, but a first-phase rollout could take between six and 18 months. Crucial will be who pays for what and when (equally valid for pharmacies and patients), and how it all connects to digital healthcare; an initial starting point might be a fee-for-service approach. Given the alarming drop-off in vaccination rates among adults, expanding the base of professionals able to administer them could help increase both uptake and trust in healthcare, as well as raise esteem in the pharmacist profession through the addition of value-added services. 

The keynote and roundtable were bookended by networking for like-minded stakeholders drawn from across Hungary’s pharmaceutical sector to exchange ideas and information.

#BBJ #Event #Pharma #CEOBreakfast #Business #budapestbusinessjournal

]]> Around 50 guests attended the fifth Pharma CEO Breakfast, organized by the Budapest Business Journal in partnership with Phoenix Pharma and Benu, at the Kimpton BEM Budapest Hotel on Tuesday, October 7.

The event featured a keynote presentation by Dr. Ágnes Galgóczi, director of prevention and epidemiology at the National Public Health Center, entitled “The Introduction of Pharmacy-based Vaccinations and Related Opportunities for Expanding the Scope of Services in the Hungarian Pharmacy Sector. She was then joined for an in-depth roundtable discussion to drill down deeper into the details alongside Dr. Judit Bidló, Deputy State Secretary for the Professional Management of Health; Dr. András Süle, chief pharmacist at Péterfy Hospital Budapest; and Dr. Katalin Szalóki, CEO of the Association of Innovative Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (AIPM) Hungary. 

Robin Marshall, editor-in-chief of the BBJ, moderated the conversation.

Key takeaways included that a thorough framework must be drawn up before a rollout can begin, although Hungarian pharmacy associations are already working on this in the background. However, there is now a clear European trend towards expanding pharmacy service provision, meaning that Hungary can already draw on best practices. Importantly, the system will need to be voluntary, rather than imposed, but a first-phase rollout could take between six and 18 months. Crucial will be who pays for what and when (equally valid for pharmacies and patients), and how it all connects to digital healthcare; an initial starting point might be a fee-for-service approach. Given the alarming drop-off in vaccination rates among adults, expanding the base of professionals able to administer them could help increase both uptake and trust in healthcare, as well as raise esteem in the pharmacist profession through the addition of value-added services. 

The keynote and roundtable were bookended by networking for like-minded stakeholders drawn from across Hungary’s pharmaceutical sector to exchange ideas and information.

#BBJ #Event #Pharma #CEOBreakfast #Business #budapestbusinessjournal

]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-18040386 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0200 4132 full false CEO Boardroom Meeting Roundtable, June 10. 2025 CEO Boardroom Meeting Roundtable, June 10. 2025 This podcast is a recording of a roundtable discussion at our latest CEO Boardroom Meeting, held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Matild Palace Hotel.

The panel discussion is part of our ongoing series examining the critical factors driving the energy transition and the Hungarian economy in the months ahead. The themes covered this time included where Hungary is on its energy transition, the addition of wind farms to the renewables sector, the need to overhaul the energy grid, how Hungary is placed in its commitments to the EU Green Deal and the Fit for 55 package, and whether tarrifs could act as an "unintentional incentive" to spped up the energy transition. We also covered what an EU ban on Russian gas and oil might mean for Hungary. On the economic side, we looked at Hungary's disappointing Q1 GDP figures and what that could mean for growth, the impact of a national general election next year, the effect of the on-off Trump Tariffs on business planning, Hungary's relationship with the European Commission, and whether Bulgaria's likely accession to the euro will put more pressure on Hungary to join the common currency.

Our expert panelists for this event were Barbara Wassen, Hungary’s Ambassador-at-Large for Climate and Tamás Lőcsei, former Country Managing Partner PwC Hungary. The moderator was Robin Marshall, the editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal.

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#bbj #budapestbusinessjournal #roundtabletalk #discussion

]]> This podcast is a recording of a roundtable discussion at our latest CEO Boardroom Meeting, held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Matild Palace Hotel.

The panel discussion is part of our ongoing series examining the critical factors driving the energy transition and the Hungarian economy in the months ahead. The themes covered this time included where Hungary is on its energy transition, the addition of wind farms to the renewables sector, the need to overhaul the energy grid, how Hungary is placed in its commitments to the EU Green Deal and the Fit for 55 package, and whether tarrifs could act as an "unintentional incentive" to spped up the energy transition. We also covered what an EU ban on Russian gas and oil might mean for Hungary. On the economic side, we looked at Hungary's disappointing Q1 GDP figures and what that could mean for growth, the impact of a national general election next year, the effect of the on-off Trump Tariffs on business planning, Hungary's relationship with the European Commission, and whether Bulgaria's likely accession to the euro will put more pressure on Hungary to join the common currency.

Our expert panelists for this event were Barbara Wassen, Hungary’s Ambassador-at-Large for Climate and Tamás Lőcsei, former Country Managing Partner PwC Hungary. The moderator was Robin Marshall, the editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal.

https://bbj.hu/

#bbj #budapestbusinessjournal #roundtabletalk #discussion

]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-17357858 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0200 4711 full false Pharma CEO Breakfast, March 18. 2025 Pharma CEO Breakfast, March 18. 2025 Around 50 guests joined us at the fourth Pharma CEO Breakfast, held this time at the Kimpton BEM Budapest, organized by the Budapest Business Journal and our professional partners, Phoenix Group and Benu Pharmacies.

The keynote presentation by Dr. Bence Nagy of Healthware Consulting Ltd. and the roundtable discussion featuring Dr. Sàndor Lévai of Takeda Hungary, Colette Matz of Novartis Hungary, and Dr. Boban Milojkovic of Phoenix Group Representation Services, took as their overarching theme market access for innovative pharmaceutical therapies in Hungary, but also touched on the regional and EU picture.

The panelists also discussed the European Union Health Technology Assessment, which came into force in January, and the formation of the László Batthyány-Strattmann Foundation, which will assume responsibility for managing applications for exceptional drug funding in Hungary. Key takeaways included the need for synergy, cooperation and partnership across the board and the thought that pharma firms are all suffering, just suffering differently. There were calls for a rolling approval process for new innovative medicines, as well as transparency, predictability, and meaningful dialogue. Above all, there are questions about money. Is there enough for the healthcare budget, and what happens if the new foundation spends its allocation before the end of the calendar year?

We are delighted to say the feedback we received at the event was positive, and we look forward to organizing future events as we continue to build this platform to facilitate discussions and promote knowledge sharing and collaboration in the pharma sector.

#BBJ #Event #Pharma #CEOBreakfast #Business #budapestbusinessjournal

]]> Around 50 guests joined us at the fourth Pharma CEO Breakfast, held this time at the Kimpton BEM Budapest, organized by the Budapest Business Journal and our professional partners, Phoenix Group and Benu Pharmacies.

The keynote presentation by Dr. Bence Nagy of Healthware Consulting Ltd. and the roundtable discussion featuring Dr. Sàndor Lévai of Takeda Hungary, Colette Matz of Novartis Hungary, and Dr. Boban Milojkovic of Phoenix Group Representation Services, took as their overarching theme market access for innovative pharmaceutical therapies in Hungary, but also touched on the regional and EU picture.

The panelists also discussed the European Union Health Technology Assessment, which came into force in January, and the formation of the László Batthyány-Strattmann Foundation, which will assume responsibility for managing applications for exceptional drug funding in Hungary. Key takeaways included the need for synergy, cooperation and partnership across the board and the thought that pharma firms are all suffering, just suffering differently. There were calls for a rolling approval process for new innovative medicines, as well as transparency, predictability, and meaningful dialogue. Above all, there are questions about money. Is there enough for the healthcare budget, and what happens if the new foundation spends its allocation before the end of the calendar year?

We are delighted to say the feedback we received at the event was positive, and we look forward to organizing future events as we continue to build this platform to facilitate discussions and promote knowledge sharing and collaboration in the pharma sector.

#BBJ #Event #Pharma #CEOBreakfast #Business #budapestbusinessjournal

]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-16828767 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0100 3869 full false CEO Boardroom Meeting Roundtable, February 18. 2025 CEO Boardroom Meeting Roundtable, February 18. 2025 This podcast is a recording of a roundtable discussion at our latest CEO Boardroom Meeting, held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Matild Palace Hotel.

The panel discussion is part of our ongoing series examining the critical factors driving the markets and the Hungarian economy in the months ahead. The themes covered this time include the potential impact of "Trump Tariffs" on global, and, therefore, European and Hungarian trade, the GDP outlook for Hungary, any potential peace dividend from an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, putative timetables for Hungary joining the euro, and the significance of ESG reporting becoming mandatory for large listed companies this year.

Our expert panelists for this event were Rezső Rózsai, CEO of KPMG Hungary, and Barnabás Virág, deputy governor of the National Bank of Hungary. The moderator was Robin Marshall, the editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal.

]]> This podcast is a recording of a roundtable discussion at our latest CEO Boardroom Meeting, held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Matild Palace Hotel.

The panel discussion is part of our ongoing series examining the critical factors driving the markets and the Hungarian economy in the months ahead. The themes covered this time include the potential impact of "Trump Tariffs" on global, and, therefore, European and Hungarian trade, the GDP outlook for Hungary, any potential peace dividend from an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, putative timetables for Hungary joining the euro, and the significance of ESG reporting becoming mandatory for large listed companies this year.

Our expert panelists for this event were Rezső Rózsai, CEO of KPMG Hungary, and Barnabás Virág, deputy governor of the National Bank of Hungary. The moderator was Robin Marshall, the editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal.

]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-16667521 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0100 4735 full false BBJ CEO Boardroom Meeting Roundtable, November 12. 2024 BBJ CEO Boardroom Meeting Roundtable, November 12. 2024 Around 40 CEOs, diplomats and decision-makers joined the Budapest Business Journal for our latest CEO Boardroom Meeting in the Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel.

Our roundtable panelists were Róbert Ésik, a partner at EY dealing with Global Location Services & Incentives for the Europe, Middle East, India, and Africa markets and Karoly Radnai, the managing partner at Andersen Consulting in Hungary, were led through a thought-provoking discussion by BBJ editor-in-chief Robin Marshall on the latest economic developments impacting global, European, and Hungarian markets, from the return of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and from the disappointing Q3 GDP results in Hungary to the likelihood of increased state spending next year ahead of the 2026 general elections.

#bbj #budapestbusinessjournal #roundtabletalk #discussion

]]> Around 40 CEOs, diplomats and decision-makers joined the Budapest Business Journal for our latest CEO Boardroom Meeting in the Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel.

Our roundtable panelists were Róbert Ésik, a partner at EY dealing with Global Location Services & Incentives for the Europe, Middle East, India, and Africa markets and Karoly Radnai, the managing partner at Andersen Consulting in Hungary, were led through a thought-provoking discussion by BBJ editor-in-chief Robin Marshall on the latest economic developments impacting global, European, and Hungarian markets, from the return of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and from the disappointing Q3 GDP results in Hungary to the likelihood of increased state spending next year ahead of the 2026 general elections.

#bbj #budapestbusinessjournal #roundtabletalk #discussion

]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-16145805 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0100 3911 full false Pharma CEO Breakfast, October 8. 2024 Pharma CEO Breakfast, October 8. 2024 Roundtable Panelists Engage with Pharmaceutical Challenges

About 50 guests attended the third Pharma CEO Breakfast, organized by the Budapest Business Journal and its professional partners Pheonix Pharma and Benu at the Anantara New York Palace Hotel Budapest on October 8. 2024.

The morning began with an informative keynote presentation by Sylvain Hanssen, group director for digital commerce at Phoenix Pharmahandel GmbH & Co KG, headquartered in Mannheim, Germany. 

The keynote was followed by a roundtable discussion featuring Dr. Judit Bidló, Deputy State Secretary for the Professional Management of Health at the Ministry of the Interior; Christoph W. Sensen, director general and CEO of HCEMM Nonprofit Kft. in Szeged, which runs the Hungarian Center of Excellence for Molecular Medicine; Dr. Katalin Szalóki, CEO of the Association of Innovative Pharmaceutical Manufacturers of Hungary; and Wolfgang Wallisch, the CEO of Phoenix Group in Hungary and the man who launched the franchise-based Benu pharmacy chain in Hungary.  Robin Marshall MBE, editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal, moderated the discussion.

Networking opportunities bookended the keynote and roundtable as the Pharma CEO Breakfast lived up to its mission of bringing together critical stakeholders from the Hungarian pharmaceutical industry to discuss challenges and explore opportunities for growth and innovation. The breakfast aims to facilitate comprehensive discussions on the latest issues, promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing between industry leaders and government representatives, and foster stronger relationships within the Hungarian healthcare ecosystem. 

#bbj #budapestbusinessjournal #pharma #healthcare

]]> Roundtable Panelists Engage with Pharmaceutical Challenges

About 50 guests attended the third Pharma CEO Breakfast, organized by the Budapest Business Journal and its professional partners Pheonix Pharma and Benu at the Anantara New York Palace Hotel Budapest on October 8. 2024.

The morning began with an informative keynote presentation by Sylvain Hanssen, group director for digital commerce at Phoenix Pharmahandel GmbH & Co KG, headquartered in Mannheim, Germany. 

The keynote was followed by a roundtable discussion featuring Dr. Judit Bidló, Deputy State Secretary for the Professional Management of Health at the Ministry of the Interior; Christoph W. Sensen, director general and CEO of HCEMM Nonprofit Kft. in Szeged, which runs the Hungarian Center of Excellence for Molecular Medicine; Dr. Katalin Szalóki, CEO of the Association of Innovative Pharmaceutical Manufacturers of Hungary; and Wolfgang Wallisch, the CEO of Phoenix Group in Hungary and the man who launched the franchise-based Benu pharmacy chain in Hungary.  Robin Marshall MBE, editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal, moderated the discussion.

Networking opportunities bookended the keynote and roundtable as the Pharma CEO Breakfast lived up to its mission of bringing together critical stakeholders from the Hungarian pharmaceutical industry to discuss challenges and explore opportunities for growth and innovation. The breakfast aims to facilitate comprehensive discussions on the latest issues, promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing between industry leaders and government representatives, and foster stronger relationships within the Hungarian healthcare ecosystem. 

#bbj #budapestbusinessjournal #pharma #healthcare

]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-15901855 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0200 4284 full false DUIHK CEO Breakfast PART 2. Explores Bridging the Gap Between Military, Civilian Innovations DUIHK CEO Breakfast PART 2. Explores Bridging the Gap Between Military, Civilian Innovations The CEO Breakfast, hosted by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) in partnership with the Budapest Business Journal and Budapest Security Dialogue, focussed on the digital transformation of the defense industry, drone technology and how civilian innovations can be utilized for defense purposes and vice versa.

The first panel, moderated by Antal Kerekes, a partner at PwC Technology Advisory Services, examined the challenges digitalization presents for military and civilian infrastructures and emphasized the need for collaboration across sectors. One key point of discussion was the role of civilian technologies in enhancing military capabilities. The roundtable highlighted success stories where civilian innovations were adapted for defense purposes, stressing that this cross-sector collaboration is essential for creating a secure digital future.
 
The second panel, chaired by Illner, managing director of BSD, addressed the broad spectrum of drone applications, charting the progress of the technology from a toy to a weapon of war. The discussion underlined the importance of developing a resilient drone ecosystem, integrating both civilian and military expertise.

The event was made possible with the support of three other business organizations, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hungary, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hungary and the Swiss-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and the participation of 4iG, Airbus Hungary, CAE, DND, Elbit Systems, PwC and Pro Patria.
 
#CEOBusinessBreakfast #Digitalization #DefenseIndustry #Drones #Innovation #Collaboration #SecuritySolutions #military

]]> The CEO Breakfast, hosted by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) in partnership with the Budapest Business Journal and Budapest Security Dialogue, focussed on the digital transformation of the defense industry, drone technology and how civilian innovations can be utilized for defense purposes and vice versa.

The first panel, moderated by Antal Kerekes, a partner at PwC Technology Advisory Services, examined the challenges digitalization presents for military and civilian infrastructures and emphasized the need for collaboration across sectors. One key point of discussion was the role of civilian technologies in enhancing military capabilities. The roundtable highlighted success stories where civilian innovations were adapted for defense purposes, stressing that this cross-sector collaboration is essential for creating a secure digital future.
 
The second panel, chaired by Illner, managing director of BSD, addressed the broad spectrum of drone applications, charting the progress of the technology from a toy to a weapon of war. The discussion underlined the importance of developing a resilient drone ecosystem, integrating both civilian and military expertise.

The event was made possible with the support of three other business organizations, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hungary, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hungary and the Swiss-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and the participation of 4iG, Airbus Hungary, CAE, DND, Elbit Systems, PwC and Pro Patria.
 
#CEOBusinessBreakfast #Digitalization #DefenseIndustry #Drones #Innovation #Collaboration #SecuritySolutions #military

]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-15855400 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0200 2735 full false DUIHK CEO Breakfast PART 1. - Explores Bridging the Gap Between Military, Civilian Innovations DUIHK CEO Breakfast PART 1. - Explores Bridging the Gap Between Military, Civilian Innovations The CEO Breakfast, hosted by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) in partnership with the Budapest Business Journal and Budapest Security Dialogue, focussed on the digital transformation of the defense industry, drone technology and how civilian innovations can be utilized for defense purposes and vice versa.

The first panel, moderated by Antal Kerekes, a partner at PwC Technology Advisory Services, examined the challenges digitalization presents for military and civilian infrastructures and emphasized the need for collaboration across sectors. One key point of discussion was the role of civilian technologies in enhancing military capabilities. The roundtable highlighted success stories where civilian innovations were adapted for defense purposes, stressing that this cross-sector collaboration is essential for creating a secure digital future.
 
The second panel, chaired by Illner, managing director of BSD, addressed the broad spectrum of drone applications, charting the progress of the technology from a toy to a weapon of war. The discussion underlined the importance of developing a resilient drone ecosystem, integrating both civilian and military expertise.

The event was made possible with the support of three other business organizations, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hungary, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hungary and the Swiss-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and the participation of 4iG, Airbus Hungary, CAE, DND, Elbit Systems, PwC and Pro Patria.
 
#CEOBusinessBreakfast #Digitalization #DefenseIndustry #Drones #Innovation #Collaboration #SecuritySolutions #military

]]> The CEO Breakfast, hosted by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) in partnership with the Budapest Business Journal and Budapest Security Dialogue, focussed on the digital transformation of the defense industry, drone technology and how civilian innovations can be utilized for defense purposes and vice versa.

The first panel, moderated by Antal Kerekes, a partner at PwC Technology Advisory Services, examined the challenges digitalization presents for military and civilian infrastructures and emphasized the need for collaboration across sectors. One key point of discussion was the role of civilian technologies in enhancing military capabilities. The roundtable highlighted success stories where civilian innovations were adapted for defense purposes, stressing that this cross-sector collaboration is essential for creating a secure digital future.
 
The second panel, chaired by Illner, managing director of BSD, addressed the broad spectrum of drone applications, charting the progress of the technology from a toy to a weapon of war. The discussion underlined the importance of developing a resilient drone ecosystem, integrating both civilian and military expertise.

The event was made possible with the support of three other business organizations, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hungary, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hungary and the Swiss-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and the participation of 4iG, Airbus Hungary, CAE, DND, Elbit Systems, PwC and Pro Patria.
 
#CEOBusinessBreakfast #Digitalization #DefenseIndustry #Drones #Innovation #Collaboration #SecuritySolutions #military

]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-15855380 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0200 3001 full false BBJ CEO Boardroom Meeting Roundtable, June 11. 2024 BBJ CEO Boardroom Meeting Roundtable, June 11. 2024 BBJ Boardroom Meeting Recap: Engaging Dialogue at the Matild Palace Hotel.

Fifty guests drawn from Budapest's CEO and diplomatic communities (including six ambassadors) started their day at the latest BBJ - Budapest Business Journal Boardroom Meeting at the Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest, on Tuesday morning.

Our regular roundtable discussion featured H.E. Jeroen Vergeylen the Belgian Ambassador to Hungary and Tamas Locsei country managing partner for PwC Hungary. Their conversation, moderated by BBJ editor-in-chief Robin Marshall MBE, was framed by Sunday's municipal and European Parliament elections, the passing of the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU from Belgium to Hungary on July 1 and, of course, the latest macroeconomic outlooks.

Issues covered included how the European elections might influence power dynamics in Hungary and the EU, whether Péter Magyar and his Tisza party are likely to be a lasting force in Hungarian politics, and the fallout from the election, such as French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to call a snap general election, and its potential economic impact? 

Other topics included the highlights of the Belgian presidency, the likely priorities of the Hungarian presidency, and Belgian-Hungarian relations ahead of the handover. On the Hungarian macroeconomic front, we touched on inflation and GDP growth this year and next, and whether growing real wages might benefit or threaten the economy.

Thank you to all our esteemed guests for contributing to a thought-provoking and insightful discussion! 

]]> BBJ Boardroom Meeting Recap: Engaging Dialogue at the Matild Palace Hotel.

Fifty guests drawn from Budapest's CEO and diplomatic communities (including six ambassadors) started their day at the latest BBJ - Budapest Business Journal Boardroom Meeting at the Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest, on Tuesday morning.

Our regular roundtable discussion featured H.E. Jeroen Vergeylen the Belgian Ambassador to Hungary and Tamas Locsei country managing partner for PwC Hungary. Their conversation, moderated by BBJ editor-in-chief Robin Marshall MBE, was framed by Sunday's municipal and European Parliament elections, the passing of the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU from Belgium to Hungary on July 1 and, of course, the latest macroeconomic outlooks.

Issues covered included how the European elections might influence power dynamics in Hungary and the EU, whether Péter Magyar and his Tisza party are likely to be a lasting force in Hungarian politics, and the fallout from the election, such as French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to call a snap general election, and its potential economic impact? 

Other topics included the highlights of the Belgian presidency, the likely priorities of the Hungarian presidency, and Belgian-Hungarian relations ahead of the handover. On the Hungarian macroeconomic front, we touched on inflation and GDP growth this year and next, and whether growing real wages might benefit or threaten the economy.

Thank you to all our esteemed guests for contributing to a thought-provoking and insightful discussion! 

]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-15507640 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0200 4440 full false DUIHK CEO Breakfast briefing, May 22, 2024 DUIHK CEO Breakfast briefing, May 22, 2024 This CEO Breakfast by the AHK Ungarn - DUIHK - Német-Magyar Ipari és Kereskedelmi Kamara - German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce - and the BBJ - Budapest Business Journal, hosted by the Anantara New York Palace Hotel, delved into the health of the Hungarian healthcare system.

Our roundtable panel comprised Dr Judit Bidló, Deputy State Secretary at the Ministry of Interior, responsible for healthcare; Dr Ádám Nagy, Deputy State Secretary for Industry Affairs, responsible for strategic planning at the Ministry for Economic Development; and Dr Tamas Radai Managing Director of the Association of Health Technology Suppliers and Medial Device Manufacturers (ETOSz).

Moderated by BBJ editor-in-chief Robin Marshall MBE, they discussed the current budget for Hungarian healthcare and where that money comes from, efforts to improve funding and recruitment in the sector (both of which are below the EU average), the government's strategic plan for developing Hungarian healthcare, and the opportunities for Hungarian and foreign companies to invest in the healthcare system under the new industrial strategy (will the government favor local suppliers in the future)? 

A number of questions also came from the floor, indicating the audience's appreciation for the panel's expertise and desire to learn more.

Perhaps the biggest takeaways were the government's stated desire to fix the budget problem by coming up with a new, more efficient structure rather than simply trying to manage the problem by throwing more money at it and an apparent eagerness to consult with the private sector before launching new initiatives.

]]> This CEO Breakfast by the AHK Ungarn - DUIHK - Német-Magyar Ipari és Kereskedelmi Kamara - German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce - and the BBJ - Budapest Business Journal, hosted by the Anantara New York Palace Hotel, delved into the health of the Hungarian healthcare system.

Our roundtable panel comprised Dr Judit Bidló, Deputy State Secretary at the Ministry of Interior, responsible for healthcare; Dr Ádám Nagy, Deputy State Secretary for Industry Affairs, responsible for strategic planning at the Ministry for Economic Development; and Dr Tamas Radai Managing Director of the Association of Health Technology Suppliers and Medial Device Manufacturers (ETOSz).

Moderated by BBJ editor-in-chief Robin Marshall MBE, they discussed the current budget for Hungarian healthcare and where that money comes from, efforts to improve funding and recruitment in the sector (both of which are below the EU average), the government's strategic plan for developing Hungarian healthcare, and the opportunities for Hungarian and foreign companies to invest in the healthcare system under the new industrial strategy (will the government favor local suppliers in the future)? 

A number of questions also came from the floor, indicating the audience's appreciation for the panel's expertise and desire to learn more.

Perhaps the biggest takeaways were the government's stated desire to fix the budget problem by coming up with a new, more efficient structure rather than simply trying to manage the problem by throwing more money at it and an apparent eagerness to consult with the private sector before launching new initiatives.

]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-15507733 Wed, 22 May 2024 13:00:00 +0200 3797 full false Pharma CEO Breakfast, March 19. 2024 Pharma CEO Breakfast, March 19. 2024 This Pharma CEO Breakfast event was held on March 19. 2024  with the general theme “Where is the Money for Hungary’s Pharma Industry?” in the wonderful setting of the Anantara New York Palace Hotel and with the professional support of Phoenix Group and Benu Pharmacies.
 
Our keynote speaker was the health economist and consultant Dr. József Bodrogi, who spoke about “GDP, Healthcare, Financing and Such Ugly Issues.” That was followed by a roundtable discussion that discussed topics such as the funding for hospitals, the future of hospital pharmacies, whether this is a good business environment for generic pharma manufacturers, the strategic medicines list, and how stakeholders can work together to improve the environment.
 
Our expert panelists were Dr. Judit Bidló (Deputy State Secretary for the Professional Management of Health at the Ministry of the Interior), Selen Zeydanli Bisson (Central Europe cluster head and managing director for Merk Group), Wolfgang Wallisch (CEO of Phoenix Group in Hungary), and Karolina Demus (country head for Sandoz Hungary). Robin Marshall MBE, editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal, moderated the discussion.

]]> This Pharma CEO Breakfast event was held on March 19. 2024  with the general theme “Where is the Money for Hungary’s Pharma Industry?” in the wonderful setting of the Anantara New York Palace Hotel and with the professional support of Phoenix Group and Benu Pharmacies.
 
Our keynote speaker was the health economist and consultant Dr. József Bodrogi, who spoke about “GDP, Healthcare, Financing and Such Ugly Issues.” That was followed by a roundtable discussion that discussed topics such as the funding for hospitals, the future of hospital pharmacies, whether this is a good business environment for generic pharma manufacturers, the strategic medicines list, and how stakeholders can work together to improve the environment.
 
Our expert panelists were Dr. Judit Bidló (Deputy State Secretary for the Professional Management of Health at the Ministry of the Interior), Selen Zeydanli Bisson (Central Europe cluster head and managing director for Merk Group), Wolfgang Wallisch (CEO of Phoenix Group in Hungary), and Karolina Demus (country head for Sandoz Hungary). Robin Marshall MBE, editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal, moderated the discussion.

]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-15507774 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0100 3893 full false BBJ CEO Boardroom Meeting Roundtable, February 22. 2024 BBJ CEO Boardroom Meeting Roundtable, February 22. 2024 The BBJ CEO Boardroom Meeting took place February 22., over breakfast in the beautiful Matild Palace Hotel.

We assemble a high-level panel at each boardroom meeting to discuss the economic themes shaping the Hungarian economy. Previous hot topics have included COVID, the general election, the war in Ukraine, high inflation, tight labor markets and the energy crisis. Given the expertise of our panel, this time we looked at the national economic picture, the national and regional energy set up, and picked at some of the global threads that bind it all together.

Our roundtable speakers were Zsófi Beck, managing director at Boston Consulting Group Budapest, Rezső Rózsai, national senior partner for Hungary at KPMG, and Ákos Janza, managing director, head of enterprise transformation, and global head of offices at MSCI Inc.

Questions were asked by Robin Marshall, the editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal.


]]> The BBJ CEO Boardroom Meeting took place February 22., over breakfast in the beautiful Matild Palace Hotel.

We assemble a high-level panel at each boardroom meeting to discuss the economic themes shaping the Hungarian economy. Previous hot topics have included COVID, the general election, the war in Ukraine, high inflation, tight labor markets and the energy crisis. Given the expertise of our panel, this time we looked at the national economic picture, the national and regional energy set up, and picked at some of the global threads that bind it all together.

Our roundtable speakers were Zsófi Beck, managing director at Boston Consulting Group Budapest, Rezső Rózsai, national senior partner for Hungary at KPMG, and Ákos Janza, managing director, head of enterprise transformation, and global head of offices at MSCI Inc.

Questions were asked by Robin Marshall, the editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal.


]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-15508134 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0100 4469 full false DUIHK CEO Breakfast briefing, February 21. 2024 DUIHK CEO Breakfast briefing, February 21. 2024 This CEO Business Breakfast, hosted by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) in partnership with the Budapest Business Journal and Budapest Security Dialogue, turns the spotlight on the defense industry in Hungary.

The DUIHK assembled a business panel uniquely positioned to take us on a deep dive into the sector’s realities: Paul Walf, CEO of Rheinmetall Hungary; Joachim Hutt, CEO of Dynamit Nobel Defense Hungary; and Peter Faragó, CTO of N7 Holding.

As usual, the discussion was moderated by Robin Marshall, BBJ editor-in-chief, with co-moderator Wolf Illner, managing director of BSD and a former Defense Attaché at the German Embassy in Budapest from 2017 to 2020.

Rheinmetall Hungary has three companies here in Hungary. It produces the KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles at Zalaegerszeg, where it and N7 will also be involved in developing the next-generation Panther KF51 main battle tank. Another two plants in Várpalota produce explosives and manufacture ammunition. The third company, in Budapest, is an IT firm working on digitalization for the Rheinmetall Group from Hungary.

Dynamit Nobel Defense Hungary is in the final planning stages for setting up a production facility for anti-tank weapons. In July 2021, then Minister for Innovation and Technology László Palkovics spoke about creating six business clusters as the most critical element of Hungary’s defense industry strategy.

A military vehicle cluster in the west of Hungary would grow up around the Rheinmetall plant in Zalaegerszeg, the majority state-owned automotive industry company Rába in Győr (120 km west), and BM Heros, based in Kaposvár, he said.

An air defense cluster would center around Gyula, where Airbus has its helicopter parts factory.
An ammunition and grenade cluster will be established around Rheinmetall’s factories in Várpalota, a weapons cluster in Kiskunfélegyháza, a communications and cyber cluster in Budapest, and a sensors cluster in the north of the country.

This CEO Business Breakfast provides a candid and insightful discussion about the defense industry landscape in Hungary, bringing German manufacturers and potential Hungarian suppliers closer together and providing connections for DUIHK members with defense industry players.

]]> This CEO Business Breakfast, hosted by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) in partnership with the Budapest Business Journal and Budapest Security Dialogue, turns the spotlight on the defense industry in Hungary.

The DUIHK assembled a business panel uniquely positioned to take us on a deep dive into the sector’s realities: Paul Walf, CEO of Rheinmetall Hungary; Joachim Hutt, CEO of Dynamit Nobel Defense Hungary; and Peter Faragó, CTO of N7 Holding.

As usual, the discussion was moderated by Robin Marshall, BBJ editor-in-chief, with co-moderator Wolf Illner, managing director of BSD and a former Defense Attaché at the German Embassy in Budapest from 2017 to 2020.

Rheinmetall Hungary has three companies here in Hungary. It produces the KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles at Zalaegerszeg, where it and N7 will also be involved in developing the next-generation Panther KF51 main battle tank. Another two plants in Várpalota produce explosives and manufacture ammunition. The third company, in Budapest, is an IT firm working on digitalization for the Rheinmetall Group from Hungary.

Dynamit Nobel Defense Hungary is in the final planning stages for setting up a production facility for anti-tank weapons. In July 2021, then Minister for Innovation and Technology László Palkovics spoke about creating six business clusters as the most critical element of Hungary’s defense industry strategy.

A military vehicle cluster in the west of Hungary would grow up around the Rheinmetall plant in Zalaegerszeg, the majority state-owned automotive industry company Rába in Győr (120 km west), and BM Heros, based in Kaposvár, he said.

An air defense cluster would center around Gyula, where Airbus has its helicopter parts factory.
An ammunition and grenade cluster will be established around Rheinmetall’s factories in Várpalota, a weapons cluster in Kiskunfélegyháza, a communications and cyber cluster in Budapest, and a sensors cluster in the north of the country.

This CEO Business Breakfast provides a candid and insightful discussion about the defense industry landscape in Hungary, bringing German manufacturers and potential Hungarian suppliers closer together and providing connections for DUIHK members with defense industry players.

]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-15508177 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0100 4824 full false BBJ CEO Boardroom Meeting Roundtable, November 7. 2023 BBJ CEO Boardroom Meeting Roundtable, November 7. 2023 The BBJ CEO Boardroom Meeting took place on November 7 in the Matild Palace Hotel.

The panel discussion is part of an ongoing series examining the critical factors driving the markets and the Hungarian economy in the months ahead. The themes this time covered included the likely developments with inflation, GDP growth, the energy crisis, the possible effects of the war in Ukraine and Gaza here, likely tax developments, the EUR/HUF exchange rate, EU funds and the continued attractiveness of Hungary as an investment destination.

Our speakers were Barbara Koncz of PwC and Károly Radnai of Andersen Consulting interesting. Questions were asked by Robin Marshall, editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal.


]]> The BBJ CEO Boardroom Meeting took place on November 7 in the Matild Palace Hotel.

The panel discussion is part of an ongoing series examining the critical factors driving the markets and the Hungarian economy in the months ahead. The themes this time covered included the likely developments with inflation, GDP growth, the energy crisis, the possible effects of the war in Ukraine and Gaza here, likely tax developments, the EUR/HUF exchange rate, EU funds and the continued attractiveness of Hungary as an investment destination.

Our speakers were Barbara Koncz of PwC and Károly Radnai of Andersen Consulting interesting. Questions were asked by Robin Marshall, editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal.


]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-15513588 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0100 4390 full false Pharma CEO Breakfast, October 17. 2023 Pharma CEO Breakfast, October 17. 2023 50 guests drawn from across the pharmaceutical sector attended the inaugural Pharma CEO Breakfast event at the Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel.

Organized by the Budapest Business Journal with the professional support of Phoenix Group and Benu Pharmacies, the new platform started with two 15-minute keynote presentations. 
Zsolt Bibity, CEO for Hungary at IQVIA, spoke about “Pharma Trends and Shortage Challenges.” Dora Szerencses, healthcare strategic director and partner at Inspira Group, spoke about the “Challenges Facing the Pharmaceutical Industry From the Patients’ Perspective.”

That was followed by a roundtable featuring Judit Bidló (Deputy State Secretary for the Professional Management of Health at the Ministry of the Interior), Katalin Szaloki, Dr. (director of AIPM, the Association of Innovative Pharmaceutical Manufacturers or AIPM), Wolfgang Wallisch (CEO of Phoenix Group in Hungary), and Matt Zeller (country president for Novartis Hungary).
 
Takeaways included the need for all stakeholders to find the best way to work together for better patient health outcomes, a call for better transparency and predictability, the need for better efficiencies in all areas of healthcare, but also the potential offered across the next 18 months by centralized data collection and advances in AI, digitization and e-medicine for a transformative systemic change.

Questions were asked by Robin Marshall, editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal.

]]> 50 guests drawn from across the pharmaceutical sector attended the inaugural Pharma CEO Breakfast event at the Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel.

Organized by the Budapest Business Journal with the professional support of Phoenix Group and Benu Pharmacies, the new platform started with two 15-minute keynote presentations. 
Zsolt Bibity, CEO for Hungary at IQVIA, spoke about “Pharma Trends and Shortage Challenges.” Dora Szerencses, healthcare strategic director and partner at Inspira Group, spoke about the “Challenges Facing the Pharmaceutical Industry From the Patients’ Perspective.”

That was followed by a roundtable featuring Judit Bidló (Deputy State Secretary for the Professional Management of Health at the Ministry of the Interior), Katalin Szaloki, Dr. (director of AIPM, the Association of Innovative Pharmaceutical Manufacturers or AIPM), Wolfgang Wallisch (CEO of Phoenix Group in Hungary), and Matt Zeller (country president for Novartis Hungary).
 
Takeaways included the need for all stakeholders to find the best way to work together for better patient health outcomes, a call for better transparency and predictability, the need for better efficiencies in all areas of healthcare, but also the potential offered across the next 18 months by centralized data collection and advances in AI, digitization and e-medicine for a transformative systemic change.

Questions were asked by Robin Marshall, editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal.

]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-15513571 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0200 4417 full false BBJ CEO Boardroom Meeting Roundtable, June 15. 2023 BBJ CEO Boardroom Meeting Roundtable, June 15. 2023 The second BBJ CEO Boardroom Meeting of 2023 took place on June 15 at the Matild Palace Hotel.
 
The panel discussion is part of our ongoing series examining the critical factors driving the markets and the Hungarian economy in the months ahead. This time, we will also had a thought-provoking presentation on the challenges in and around the development of autonomous driving.
The themes covered include MNB’s monetary policy and inflation, Hungary’s energy diversification, renewables in general, and what should we look for in the future.

Our speakers were Zsófi Beck, managing director of Boston Consulting Group Budapest and Tamás Lőcsei, country partner for PwC Hungary, and a regular guest speaker for us.
Questions were asked by Robin Marshall, editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal.

https://bbj.hu/

#bbj #BBJ #budapestbusinessjournal #hungary #roundtable

]]> The second BBJ CEO Boardroom Meeting of 2023 took place on June 15 at the Matild Palace Hotel.
 
The panel discussion is part of our ongoing series examining the critical factors driving the markets and the Hungarian economy in the months ahead. This time, we will also had a thought-provoking presentation on the challenges in and around the development of autonomous driving.
The themes covered include MNB’s monetary policy and inflation, Hungary’s energy diversification, renewables in general, and what should we look for in the future.

Our speakers were Zsófi Beck, managing director of Boston Consulting Group Budapest and Tamás Lőcsei, country partner for PwC Hungary, and a regular guest speaker for us.
Questions were asked by Robin Marshall, editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal.

https://bbj.hu/

#bbj #BBJ #budapestbusinessjournal #hungary #roundtable

]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-13233178 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 22:00:00 +0200 2973 full false BBJ CEO Boardroom Meeting Roundtable, February 28. 2023 BBJ CEO Boardroom Meeting Roundtable, February 28. 2023 The first BBJ CEO Boardroom Meeting of 2023 took place on February 28 in the Matild Palace Hotel. 

The panel discussion is part of our ongoing series examining the critical factors driving the markets and the Hungarian economy in the months ahead. The themes covered include the impact and likely developments with inflation, GDP growth, the energy crisis, the war in Ukraine, the labor market, and investment.

Our speakers this time were Róbert Ésik, partner at EY dealing with Global Location Services & Incentives for the Europe, Middle East, India, and Africa markets; and Ákos Janza, the managing director, head of enterprise transformation, and global head of offices at MSCI Inc. 

Our moderator of the day was Farkas Bársony, CEO of impact advertising company Sharity Zrt. and a board member of financial services provider Kondor Global. 

#bbj #BBJ #budapestbusinessjournal #Hungary #Business #Economy #Roundtable #Discussion

]]> The first BBJ CEO Boardroom Meeting of 2023 took place on February 28 in the Matild Palace Hotel. 

The panel discussion is part of our ongoing series examining the critical factors driving the markets and the Hungarian economy in the months ahead. The themes covered include the impact and likely developments with inflation, GDP growth, the energy crisis, the war in Ukraine, the labor market, and investment.

Our speakers this time were Róbert Ésik, partner at EY dealing with Global Location Services & Incentives for the Europe, Middle East, India, and Africa markets; and Ákos Janza, the managing director, head of enterprise transformation, and global head of offices at MSCI Inc. 

Our moderator of the day was Farkas Bársony, CEO of impact advertising company Sharity Zrt. and a board member of financial services provider Kondor Global. 

#bbj #BBJ #budapestbusinessjournal #Hungary #Business #Economy #Roundtable #Discussion

]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-12584522 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0200 3985 full false BBJ CEO Breakfast Briefing, March 7. 2023 BBJ CEO Breakfast Briefing, March 7. 2023 Developments, Innovation, and Investment in Hungary’s Logistics Sector

Agility key for Logistics Services Providers

Agility is crucial: that was perhaps the key takeaway from the latest CEO Breakfast Briefing, organized by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and its content partner, the Budapest Business Journal, at the Antara Hotel New York Palace on March 7. 

Logistics was the overarching theme, with panelists representing the road, rail, and air freight aspects of the sector: René Droese, Chief Development Officer at Budapest Airport; Ádám Meszaros, Country Managing Director at DHL Express Hungary; Ádám Tálosi, head of legal affairs and board member at East-West Intermodal Logistics Plc.; and Thoralf Wagner, Chief Executive Officer at Lufthansa Technik Budapest Ltd. 

Other topics covered included the HR battle for talents, the need to innovate and find green solutions such as sustainable air fuels, and the lack of rail infrastructure. The now regular event features breakfast and networking opportunities around a moderated roundtable discussion.

Questions were asked by Robin Marshall, editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal.

https://bbj.hu/

#bbj #BBJ #budapestbusinessjournal #hungary #logistics #developments #innovation #investment

]]> Developments, Innovation, and Investment in Hungary’s Logistics Sector

Agility key for Logistics Services Providers

Agility is crucial: that was perhaps the key takeaway from the latest CEO Breakfast Briefing, organized by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and its content partner, the Budapest Business Journal, at the Antara Hotel New York Palace on March 7. 

Logistics was the overarching theme, with panelists representing the road, rail, and air freight aspects of the sector: René Droese, Chief Development Officer at Budapest Airport; Ádám Meszaros, Country Managing Director at DHL Express Hungary; Ádám Tálosi, head of legal affairs and board member at East-West Intermodal Logistics Plc.; and Thoralf Wagner, Chief Executive Officer at Lufthansa Technik Budapest Ltd. 

Other topics covered included the HR battle for talents, the need to innovate and find green solutions such as sustainable air fuels, and the lack of rail infrastructure. The now regular event features breakfast and networking opportunities around a moderated roundtable discussion.

Questions were asked by Robin Marshall, editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal.

https://bbj.hu/

#bbj #BBJ #budapestbusinessjournal #hungary #logistics #developments #innovation #investment

]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-12448277 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0100 4690 full false BBJ CEO Boardroom Meeting Roundtable, November 9. 2022 BBJ CEO Boardroom Meeting Roundtable, November 9. 2022 The third CEO Boardroom Meeting in 2022 took place November 9., over breakfast in the beautiful Matild Palace Hotel.

The Boardroom Meeting is an invitation-only event for some of the leading expat CEOs and Budapest-based diplomats. As usual, the event will feature an in-depth roundtable discussion, this time focusing on the economic prospects for Hungary for Q3-Q4 2022.

The BBJ's latest Macroscope Report for the period (available to purchase from our webshop) identifies some of the issues we hope to cover: Will the energy crisis prove worse for business than COVID? Will an agreement be reached between the EU and Hungary to free up much-needed funding? Are we looking at contraction in Q3-Q4 and recession by Q1, and will the recovery, when it comes, be robust? 

Our roundtable speakers are Tamás Lőcsei, the Country Managing Partner for PwC Hungary, and Rezső Rózsai, the national senior partner and CEO at KPMG Hungary. 

Questions will be asked by Robin Marshall, the editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal.

https://bbj.hu/

#bbj #BBJ #budapestbusinessjournal #hungary

]]> The third CEO Boardroom Meeting in 2022 took place November 9., over breakfast in the beautiful Matild Palace Hotel.

The Boardroom Meeting is an invitation-only event for some of the leading expat CEOs and Budapest-based diplomats. As usual, the event will feature an in-depth roundtable discussion, this time focusing on the economic prospects for Hungary for Q3-Q4 2022.

The BBJ's latest Macroscope Report for the period (available to purchase from our webshop) identifies some of the issues we hope to cover: Will the energy crisis prove worse for business than COVID? Will an agreement be reached between the EU and Hungary to free up much-needed funding? Are we looking at contraction in Q3-Q4 and recession by Q1, and will the recovery, when it comes, be robust? 

Our roundtable speakers are Tamás Lőcsei, the Country Managing Partner for PwC Hungary, and Rezső Rózsai, the national senior partner and CEO at KPMG Hungary. 

Questions will be asked by Robin Marshall, the editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal.

https://bbj.hu/

#bbj #BBJ #budapestbusinessjournal #hungary

]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-11713089 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0100 4199 full false BBJ CEO Breakfast Briefing, September 28. 2022 BBJ CEO Breakfast Briefing, September 28. 2022 "Welcome to the second CEO Breakfast Briefing organized by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Budapest Business Journal, where the theme of our roundtable is “The Future of Energy.”

Let’s introduce our first speaker, Attila Steiner, State Secretary for Energy and Climate Policy at the Ministry of Technology and Industry. The rest of our panel are Ákos Hegedűs, managing director of Linde Gáz Magyarország Zrt., András Sávos, president of the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce but here as vice president, head of digitalization and process optimization at Knorr-Bremse AG, and Viktor Sverla, head of group strategy at MOL Group.

The discussion covers key questions of the current energy turmoil. How do we source it? How will we pay for it? How green will it be? With electricity prices having risen multiple times this year, how soon before we see companies going out of business or relocating? How will we meet climate goals and keep homes and offices warm and well-lit and factories functioning? Given the possibility of Russian gas shortages, could/should coal make a comeback? How quickly can hydrogen come online, and when it does, will it be grey, blue or green?”

https://bbj.hu/

#bbj #BBJ #budapestbusinessjournal #Hungary #PanelDiscussion #CEO #energy #energycrisis

]]> "Welcome to the second CEO Breakfast Briefing organized by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Budapest Business Journal, where the theme of our roundtable is “The Future of Energy.”

Let’s introduce our first speaker, Attila Steiner, State Secretary for Energy and Climate Policy at the Ministry of Technology and Industry. The rest of our panel are Ákos Hegedűs, managing director of Linde Gáz Magyarország Zrt., András Sávos, president of the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce but here as vice president, head of digitalization and process optimization at Knorr-Bremse AG, and Viktor Sverla, head of group strategy at MOL Group.

The discussion covers key questions of the current energy turmoil. How do we source it? How will we pay for it? How green will it be? With electricity prices having risen multiple times this year, how soon before we see companies going out of business or relocating? How will we meet climate goals and keep homes and offices warm and well-lit and factories functioning? Given the possibility of Russian gas shortages, could/should coal make a comeback? How quickly can hydrogen come online, and when it does, will it be grey, blue or green?”

https://bbj.hu/

#bbj #BBJ #budapestbusinessjournal #Hungary #PanelDiscussion #CEO #energy #energycrisis

]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-11622622 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0100 3805 full false Primary Drivers Influencing the Hungarian Economy this Summer Primary Drivers Influencing the Hungarian Economy this Summer This Budapest Business Journal podcast was recorded at the BBJ’s CEO Boardroom Meeting, held at the Matilde Palace Hotel on June 16, 2022.
The boardroom round table looks at the primary drivers influencing the Hungarian economy this summer.
It features John Ford, managing director at GoTo Hungary, Rezső Rózsai,  CEO of KPMG Hungary and Erik Slooten, global leader of delivery quality and transformation cloud services at T-Systems International. Questions are asked by Robin Marshall, editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal. Thank you for downloading this BBJ podcast.


]]> This Budapest Business Journal podcast was recorded at the BBJ’s CEO Boardroom Meeting, held at the Matilde Palace Hotel on June 16, 2022.
The boardroom round table looks at the primary drivers influencing the Hungarian economy this summer.
It features John Ford, managing director at GoTo Hungary, Rezső Rózsai,  CEO of KPMG Hungary and Erik Slooten, global leader of delivery quality and transformation cloud services at T-Systems International. Questions are asked by Robin Marshall, editor-in-chief of the Budapest Business Journal. Thank you for downloading this BBJ podcast.


]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-10877605 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0200 5738 hungary, business, business insight, BBJ, Budapest Business Journal, John Ford, Rózsai Rezső, Erik Slooten, GoTo, LogMeIn, KPMG, Hungary 1 4 full false BBJ CEO Breakfast Briefing, May 24, 2022 BBJ CEO Breakfast Briefing, May 24, 2022 This Budapest Business Journal podcast was recorded as a new series event, the CEO Breakfast Briefing, organised by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in partnership with the BBJ. This kick-off event was held in the Antara hotel New York Palace on May 24, 2022.

The roundtable conversation you’re about to hear focused on the challenges facing businesses today: inflation, war, workforce, sustainability and more It features Károly Radnai, CEO of Andersen Consulting, Róbert Keszte head of the country for Continental Hungary and Árpád Goszták, CEO of Siemens Energy. Questions were asked by BBJ editor in chief Robin Marshall.

 Look out for other BBJ podcasts at budapestbusinessjournal.com

 Look out for other BBJ podcasts at budapestbusinessjournal.com

]]> This Budapest Business Journal podcast was recorded as a new series event, the CEO Breakfast Briefing, organised by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in partnership with the BBJ. This kick-off event was held in the Antara hotel New York Palace on May 24, 2022.

The roundtable conversation you’re about to hear focused on the challenges facing businesses today: inflation, war, workforce, sustainability and more It features Károly Radnai, CEO of Andersen Consulting, Róbert Keszte head of the country for Continental Hungary and Árpád Goszták, CEO of Siemens Energy. Questions were asked by BBJ editor in chief Robin Marshall.

 Look out for other BBJ podcasts at budapestbusinessjournal.com

 Look out for other BBJ podcasts at budapestbusinessjournal.com

]]> Budapest Business Journal Buzzsprout-10715540 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 01:00:00 +0200 4422 1 3 full false BBJ Boardroom Meeting 10022022 Part 2 BBJ Boardroom Meeting 10022022 Part 2 This Budapest Business Journal Podcast was recorded at the BBJ Boardroom meeting for diplomatic and business stakeholders of the Expat CEO of the Year awards gala, held at the Matild Palace Luxury Collection Hotel on Feb. 10, 2022. It is taken from a roundtable discussion on the interplay between the upcoming Hungarian general election and the economy and features Tamás Lőcsei, Country Managing Partner at PwC Hungary, Károly Radnai, Managing Partner, of Anderson Hungary and head of the tax committee at AmCham Hungary, and Dr. Ildikó Taksz, KPMG partner, Head of Business Consulting, and Head of the Financial Services sector. Questions were asked by BBJ editor-in-chief Robin Marshall.

]]> This Budapest Business Journal Podcast was recorded at the BBJ Boardroom meeting for diplomatic and business stakeholders of the Expat CEO of the Year awards gala, held at the Matild Palace Luxury Collection Hotel on Feb. 10, 2022. It is taken from a roundtable discussion on the interplay between the upcoming Hungarian general election and the economy and features Tamás Lőcsei, Country Managing Partner at PwC Hungary, Károly Radnai, Managing Partner, of Anderson Hungary and head of the tax committee at AmCham Hungary, and Dr. Ildikó Taksz, KPMG partner, Head of Business Consulting, and Head of the Financial Services sector. Questions were asked by BBJ editor-in-chief Robin Marshall.

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