Mate Kovacs Email & Phone Number

Budapest, Hu

Experienced urban policy advisor with a proven track record supporting metropolitan and district representatives in Budapest’s City Hall. Skilled in driving efficiency and enhancing public satisfaction through strategic guidance in municipal decision-making. My role focuses on delivering comprehensive, results-oriented support that optimizes public services, coordinates stakeholder interests, and facilitates impactful urban development.Notably, I have contributed to several cluster initiatives that foster innovation and collaboration within the city’s urban development projects. These efforts have included establishing cross-sector partnerships that align with sustainability goals and deliver tangible improvements in urban infrastructure.Dedicated to advancing Budapest’s sustainable and forward-thinking city vision, I welcome new opportunities to collaborate on transformative projects that shape the future of urban living.Advisory in the field of Budgeting, Development Policy, City and Property Management.Prepare and review proposals for the Mayor’s Cabinet.Coordinate high-valued infrastructural investments.Lead working groups, liaise contact with main partners and authorities.Design project management units, develop effective controlling systems.2020- Secretary of the Committee on Budget and Ownership 2014-2019: Member of the Supervisory Board at Water Works of Budapest.2006-2010: Representative of City of Budapest at Regional Development Council.

Budapest

Extensive expertise in manging digital-focused cluster initiatives, with a particular emphasis on cross-sector collaboration. In this capacity, facilitated effective partnerships among diverse stakeholders to achieve high-impact, sustainable outcomes.Head of research and development collaborations.Strategic innovation management.Operative management of portfolio (startup) companies.Honors & Awards: - Innomax (Invitel Telecom, 2018)- InnoStar in Health (European Institute of Innovation and Technology, 2017)- European Year of Creativity (European Commission, 2009)Creative Media Innovation Cluster was founded in 2008 by the Hungarian Association of Content Industry, E-Business Research Center, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Index.hu webportal and other SMEs. Our mission is to exploit opportunities ermerging from the mix of creative ideas, business strategies and infocommunication technologies.Recent years we've- elaborated a project portfolio- performed several technology and market research, prepared detailed feasible studies- completed a dozen of development projects.

Budapest

Provided strategic advisory support to parliamentary representatives, optimizing decision-making processes through an outcome-driven approach. My expertise ensured legislators were fully equipped with up-to-date information and comprehensive analyses, enhancing the efficiency of policy-making and public service delivery. By offering in-depth assessments of policy impacts, significantly strengthened parliamentary preparedness and operational effectiveness.Advisory for Members of the Parliament:- Prepared positions, wrote speeches, proposed parliamentary reactions- Produced press releases, concepts and programs, “alternative budget”- Drafted proposals, reviewed and assessed amendments, public policies- Liaised with policy-makers and integrate external professional networks- Monitored public discussions and other parties’ activitiesProfessional portfolio by topic:- Public Finances, Budgeting, Competition Control, Concession Industries- Development Policy, Investments, R&D and Innovation, SME Development- International Relations, EU Policy, Foreign Trade, Cross-border cooperations

Significant background in EU project development and funding acquisition. Successfully managed complex EU grant applications, aligning projects with EU sustainability goals, particularly in infrastructure and economic decelopment program management. Established effective cross-border partnerships with other European regions to facilitate best-practice sharing and collaborative problem-solving on global challenges, driving both innovation and resilience.2007-2011: Member of the Granting Committee (Economy Development Operative Program)2007-2010: Member of the Monitoring Committe (Transport Development Operative Program)2007-2010: Member of the Monitoring & Controlling Committee (Regional Development Council)2006: Economic Development Manager at Central-Hungary Regional Development Agency Urban planning and project development services from idea to implementation: - Prepared and elaborated development strategies, plans and grant schemes - Managed development projects (preparation, coordination, monitoring)- Built up regional partnerships and harmonized stakeholders’ interests2005: Economist at the Ministry of Informatics and Telecommunications EU development policy planning.

London, United Kingdom

Developed the British-Hungarian business relationship as the assistant of the Hungarian Trade Commissioner. During this time I also accomplished an internship at BBC World.

Budgeted and reported to the Director of Finance.Implemented a new management information system.

M&A accounting procedures of local media companies.

Master'S Degree, Economics, Business Administration, Information Management

Activities and Societies: SME Development Center, E-Business Research Center (fellow), European Union Working Group (co-founder), Clean.

International Management And Marketing

Activities and Societies: CEEPUS scholarship

Bachelor'S Degree, Finance, Financial Institutions

College of Finance and Accountancy, Budapest