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Budapest, Hungary

4iG offers clients solutions in a wide range of areas including information technology, telecommunications, satellite telecommunications and telecommunications infrastructure development. I was headhunted to lead provision of high quality HR services to advance the company’s key ambition to become the market leader in Hungary and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region.◼ Managed the HR complexities associated with business transformation of a multinational organisation, and facilitated seamless transition through an unprecedented period of growth (600 to 9000 FTEs).◼ Led the cultural change programme to create 4iG as one company, created the HR Digital Transformation roadmap for IT, and transformed HR function from an administrative stage to an added value, Business Partnering function.◼ Developed and implemented company-wide HR strategies and policies, and ensured adapted to be appropriate for different countries.◼ Conducted a company-wide skill gap analysis, identified needs and recruited specialised abilities, and developed career paths to motivate and retain talent, and recruited and onboarded 800+ FTE.◼ Designed and implemented the hybrid working strategy, employee care programme and diversity/equal employer framework.

Hungary, Switzerland

Fortive is a technology conglomerate controlling businesses in the areas of instrumentation, transportation, sensing, and product realisation; it acquired Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) during 2019. I was employed in a dual role to lead the creation and integration of a new HR function offering an outstanding service across EMEA (16 countries).◼ Led development and implementation of the regional talent strategy to facilitate selection of top talent across EMEA countries, performance management, development planning, succession planning, talent assessment and capability gap assessment.◼ Provided expert input to ensure effective international roll-out (across Germany, Italy, and UK) of payroll.◼ Led the cultural transformation programme following acquisition of 2 business entities (Fortive and ASP).◼ Designed and managed the onboarding programme for new joiners, and created the Talent Matrix for the region (9 box approach).◼ Managed the labour/employment law cases arising in the UK and Hungary

Budapest, Hungary

Gilbarco Inc. is a supplier of fuel dispensers, point of sales systems, payment systems, forecourt merchandising and support services; in 2016 it merged with Veeder-Root to create Fortive. I was employed to lead HR services across operations in Central Eastern Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), 500+ FTE, 2 direct reports (reporting to CEO).◼ Provided SME input to facilitate the organisation becoming customer centric, e.g. cultural transformation, and introducing a ‘one team’ philosophy. ◼ Streamlined the HR transformation initiative by identifying strategic areas to customise to align with Gilbarco Europe’s overarching business strategy.◼ Drove-up business results by developing and implementing the Gilbarco European organisational strategy in collaboration with the Aftermarket CEO and Country Managers.◼ Designed mutually beneficial incentives to attract and retain talent, e.g. shrewd use of cross-functional and cross-country assignments and creation of internal promotion opportunities.◼ Managed governance and ensured compliance with prevailing legislation, government regulations, internal policies and ’code of conduct’ in all aftermarket countries.

Budapest, Hungary

Vodafone Hungary is the third largest mobile operator in Hungary. I was employed in a dual role leading both the HR function and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); and also with ownership of property and internal communications (1800+ FTE).◼ Led, managed and motivated 40 direct reports, provided best in class HR services, and delivered numerous change programmes (e.g. sales capability building, and leadership framework) and increased talent retention by developing and implementing various initiatives, including the career framework and development centres.◼ Formed strong mutually beneficial business relationships to strengthen the corporate brand, e.g. partnerships with leading Hungarian universities.◼ Established an exceptional Customer Care Centre resourced with ~400 personnel, and led implementation of SAP HR enterprise module.◼ Significantly improved corporate KPIs by implementing the new ‘Vodafone Way’ culture, e.g. Employee Engagement, Manager, and Employee Net Promoter indexes increasing to more than 80.◼ Designed and delivered various bespoke enterprises, including embedding the total reward concept and recognition scheme, to support achievement of Best Employer award and Golden Bridge prize for CSR.

Hungary, Denmark

Budapest, Hungary

Master'S Degree, Human Resources Management And Services

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Philology