Speakers
Our International and Hungarian Speakers
Dr. Gus Gustafson has spent more than 25 years helping leaders and organizations achieve strong business results while building healthy, people-centered cultures. As the creator of the Both-And Leadership approach, he believes that effective leadership is not about choosing between performance and people, but about successfully integrating both. As an international consultant, executive coach and speaker, he has supported the development of more than 25,000 leaders worldwide. His research-based yet highly practical approach helps organizations navigate the complexities of today’s business environment. Through inspiring stories, actionable tools, and fresh perspectives, his presentations empower leaders to create lasting impact in their teams and organizations.
Stuti Singh is an international speaker, coach and trainer who helps individuals and organisations move beyond the fears that limit growth, leadership and impact. With a background in Psychology, an MBA in International Business and more than twenty years of leadership experience in global organisations, she brings a unique blend of science, business insight, and human understanding to her work. As the creator of the Fearless approach, she supports leaders, teams and change-makers around the world in building greater courage, authenticity and influence. A TEDx speaker and sought-after facilitator, Stuti combines inspiring stories with practical tools and evidence-based insights that audiences can apply immediately. Her message is both simple and transformative: courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to act in service of something greater than fear itself.
Ian McLean is an international organizational development consultant, executive coach and facilitator with nearly three decades of experience helping leaders and organizations strengthen culture, leadership, and performance. As founder of Flow UK & Ireland and Greenline Conversations, he helps clients create sustainable change through the power of meaningful dialogue. His work focuses on building trust, fostering constructive relationships, and increasing leadership impact. Throughout his career, he has worked with thousands of leaders across the globe. His presentations are engaging, practical, and thought-provoking, providing audiences with actionable tools to address complex organizational challenges. Ian speaks about leadership not as a theory, but as a daily practice—bringing authenticity, insight, and real-world experience to every audience.
He has been working for nearly three decades to make individuals, groups and organizations be better and better.
Dr. Gus Gustafson has spent more than 25 years helping leaders and organizations achieve strong business results while building healthy, people-centered cultures. As the creator of the Both-And Leadership approach, he believes that effective leadership is not about choosing between performance and people, but about successfully integrating both. As an international consultant, executive coach and speaker, he has supported the development of more than 25,000 leaders worldwide. His research-based yet highly practical approach helps organizations navigate the complexities of today’s business environment. Through inspiring stories, actionable tools, and fresh perspectives, his presentations empower leaders to create lasting impact in their teams and organizations.
Stuti Singh is an international speaker, coach and trainer who helps individuals and organisations move beyond the fears that limit growth, leadership and impact. With a background in Psychology, an MBA in International Business and more than twenty years of leadership experience in global organisations, she brings a unique blend of science, business insight, and human understanding to her work. As the creator of the Fearless approach, she supports leaders, teams and change-makers around the world in building greater courage, authenticity and influence. A TEDx speaker and sought-after facilitator, Stuti combines inspiring stories with practical tools and evidence-based insights that audiences can apply immediately. Her message is both simple and transformative: courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to act in service of something greater than fear itself.
Ian McLean is an international organizational development consultant, executive coach and facilitator with nearly three decades of experience helping leaders and organizations strengthen culture, leadership, and performance. As founder of Flow UK & Ireland and Greenline Conversations, he helps clients create sustainable change through the power of meaningful dialogue. His work focuses on building trust, fostering constructive relationships, and increasing leadership impact. Throughout his career, he has worked with thousands of leaders across the globe. His presentations are engaging, practical, and thought-provoking, providing audiences with actionable tools to address complex organizational challenges. Ian speaks about leadership not as a theory, but as a daily practice—bringing authenticity, insight, and real-world experience to every audience.
He has been working for nearly three decades to make individuals, groups and organizations be better and better.
Veronika Pistyur is a pragmatic idealist, entrepreneur, investor, and researcher dedicated to advancing responsible leadership, innovation, and societal impact. Her academic background spans television studies (PhD in Liberal Arts), visual and cultural anthropology, and international relations. Throughout her career, she has worked across media, communications, marketing, entrepreneurship, and venture capital, producing television programs, leading a communications agency, and supporting the growth of innovative businesses. She believes that today's most complex challenges require interdisciplinary thinking and the ability to connect diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities. In a rapidly changing world, the capacity to bridge different domains of knowledge is increasingly valuable—not only in business and entrepreneurship but also in addressing broader societal issues. Veronika is convinced that entrepreneurial thinking and individual empowerment have the potential to transform entire systems, including societies. Her work is driven by the belief that sustainable development, innovation, environmental responsibility, and human security are deeply interconnected and must be approached through both knowledge and accountability. While education plays a crucial role in enabling positive change, she believes that responsible leaders are the true catalysts of transformation, making leadership development a central focus of her work. She is the co-founder and CEO of Bridge Budapest, a nonprofit organization working to create a more responsible and future-oriented business culture, and a General Partner at Oktogon Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in ambitious founders across Central and Eastern Europe. Veronika has been recognized among the leading female startup investors in Eastern Europe and was awarded the Central European Startup Award in the Most Influential Woman category. She regularly mentors entrepreneurs and emerging leaders and has been listed among Forbes Hungary's 50 Most Influential Women every year since 2019. In 2021, she received the Managers for Society Special Award from the Hungarian Association of Executives. She serves on the Board of Trustees of Startup Hungary and is a member of the global Responsible Leaders Network of the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt. Her current research focuses on legacy leadership, long-term value creation, and responsible business practices.
Gordon Bajnai is a Partner and Global Head of Infrastructure at Campbell Lutyens. In addition, he is also Chairman of the Advisory Board of Campbell Lutyens. Until recently he also served on the Investment Committee of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) from 2017 to 2020. In 2021 he was elected to the Board of the Pacific Pension and Investment Institute (PPI). He is also a member and Vice- Chairman of the Board of Globsec, a leading CEE think tank. Between 2014 and 2017 he worked as Group Chief Operating Officer of Meridiam Infrastucture, the leading global investor and long-term asset manager of greenfield infrastructure projects. During 2009 and 2010, Gordon Bajnai served as Prime Minister of the Republic of Hungary, leading the crisis management government without party affiliation. Prior to this, in 2006 he was appointed Government Commissioner in charge of the National Development Plan; then Minister of Local Government and later Minister of National Development and Economic Affairs. Between 2000 and 2006, he was CEO of the Wallis Group, a leading Hungarian diversified investment company. Between 1995 and 2000 he was Managing Director and Deputy CEO of Creditanstalt Investment Bank Hungary. During his 16 years before joining the government, he was member of the boards/supervisory boards of several companies: He graduated at the Budapest University of Economics in 1991 and received training at EBRD in project finance in 1993. Gordon Bajnai has been a senior advisor to the Center for Strategic International Studies (CSIS), member of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), a former adjunct professor at Columbia University SIPA and visiting fellow at Johns Hopkins University. He has also been a senior adviser to Antin Infrastructure until September 2014.
Péter Küllői worked in international investment banking, becoming the Managing Director in Hungary in the 1990s and later a senior executive at the firm's London headquarters.
In 2000, he consciously stepped back from day-to-day business life and redirected his energy toward serving social causes. He is the co-founder of the Mosoly Foundation (1996) and served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Bátor Tábor Foundation (2002–2023).
He currently owns ten startup companies, is Co-Chair of the Tate Central European Committee, and is a dedicated supporter of the Liszt Academy of Music. His leadership philosophy is based on balancing the “receiving” and “giving” sides of life: he believes that giving back is an integral part of long-term success. Throughout his career, he has been guided by courage, a willingness to take risks and learn from mistakes, the art of letting go, and a future-oriented mindset.
High-energy, team focused, challenger-minded, industry agnostic executive of transformations and turnarounds in international environments. Currently leading the transformation of WALLIS Group, a privately owned investment holding company. Previously, managed the transformation of SHARE NOW in Hungary; multiplying the local carsharing industry and flipping market shares upside down. Fulfilled multiple leadership roles at Vodafone (M&A Integration, Customer Experience, Channel Management and Go-To-Market) with P&L and strategic KPI ownership, managing large cross-functional organisations and niche centre of excellence teams as well. Developed solid corporate strategy and business operation experience at McKinsey&Company, working on assignments in 8 countries, 7 industries (Banking, Insurance, Telecommunication, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Consumer Packaged Goods and Media) covering multiple areas i.e. digital transformation, merger management, change management, agile transformation, sales force development, product development, market entry strategy. Received an MBA with distinction from INSEAD in Singapore and France.
Dr. Gus Gustafson has spent more than 25 years helping leaders and organizations achieve strong business results while building healthy, people-centered cultures. As the creator of the Both-And Leadership approach, he believes that effective leadership is not about choosing between performance and people, but about successfully integrating both. As an international consultant, executive coach and speaker, he has supported the development of more than 25,000 leaders worldwide. His research-based yet highly practical approach helps organizations navigate the complexities of today’s business environment. Through inspiring stories, actionable tools, and fresh perspectives, his presentations empower leaders to create lasting impact in their teams and organizations.
Stuti Singh is an international speaker, coach and trainer who helps individuals and organisations move beyond the fears that limit growth, leadership and impact. With a background in Psychology, an MBA in International Business and more than twenty years of leadership experience in global organisations, she brings a unique blend of science, business insight, and human understanding to her work. As the creator of the Fearless approach, she supports leaders, teams and change-makers around the world in building greater courage, authenticity and influence. A TEDx speaker and sought-after facilitator, Stuti combines inspiring stories with practical tools and evidence-based insights that audiences can apply immediately. Her message is both simple and transformative: courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to act in service of something greater than fear itself.
Ian McLean is an international organizational development consultant, executive coach and facilitator with nearly three decades of experience helping leaders and organizations strengthen culture, leadership, and performance. As founder of Flow UK & Ireland and Greenline Conversations, he helps clients create sustainable change through the power of meaningful dialogue. His work focuses on building trust, fostering constructive relationships, and increasing leadership impact. Throughout his career, he has worked with thousands of leaders across the globe. His presentations are engaging, practical, and thought-provoking, providing audiences with actionable tools to address complex organizational challenges. Ian speaks about leadership not as a theory, but as a daily practice—bringing authenticity, insight, and real-world experience to every audience.
He has been working for nearly three decades to make individuals, groups and organizations be better and better.
Veronika Pistyur is a pragmatic idealist, entrepreneur, investor, and researcher dedicated to advancing responsible leadership, innovation, and societal impact. Her academic background spans television studies (PhD in Liberal Arts), visual and cultural anthropology, and international relations. Throughout her career, she has worked across media, communications, marketing, entrepreneurship, and venture capital, producing television programs, leading a communications agency, and supporting the growth of innovative businesses. She believes that today's most complex challenges require interdisciplinary thinking and the ability to connect diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities. In a rapidly changing world, the capacity to bridge different domains of knowledge is increasingly valuable—not only in business and entrepreneurship but also in addressing broader societal issues. Veronika is convinced that entrepreneurial thinking and individual empowerment have the potential to transform entire systems, including societies. Her work is driven by the belief that sustainable development, innovation, environmental responsibility, and human security are deeply interconnected and must be approached through both knowledge and accountability. While education plays a crucial role in enabling positive change, she believes that responsible leaders are the true catalysts of transformation, making leadership development a central focus of her work. She is the co-founder and CEO of Bridge Budapest, a nonprofit organization working to create a more responsible and future-oriented business culture, and a General Partner at Oktogon Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in ambitious founders across Central and Eastern Europe. Veronika has been recognized among the leading female startup investors in Eastern Europe and was awarded the Central European Startup Award in the Most Influential Woman category. She regularly mentors entrepreneurs and emerging leaders and has been listed among Forbes Hungary's 50 Most Influential Women every year since 2019. In 2021, she received the Managers for Society Special Award from the Hungarian Association of Executives. She serves on the Board of Trustees of Startup Hungary and is a member of the global Responsible Leaders Network of the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt. Her current research focuses on legacy leadership, long-term value creation, and responsible business practices.
Gordon Bajnai is a Partner and Global Head of Infrastructure at Campbell Lutyens. In addition, he is also Chairman of the Advisory Board of Campbell Lutyens. Until recently he also served on the Investment Committee of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) from 2017 to 2020. In 2021 he was elected to the Board of the Pacific Pension and Investment Institute (PPI). He is also a member and Vice- Chairman of the Board of Globsec, a leading CEE think tank. Between 2014 and 2017 he worked as Group Chief Operating Officer of Meridiam Infrastucture, the leading global investor and long-term asset manager of greenfield infrastructure projects. During 2009 and 2010, Gordon Bajnai served as Prime Minister of the Republic of Hungary, leading the crisis management government without party affiliation. Prior to this, in 2006 he was appointed Government Commissioner in charge of the National Development Plan; then Minister of Local Government and later Minister of National Development and Economic Affairs. Between 2000 and 2006, he was CEO of the Wallis Group, a leading Hungarian diversified investment company. Between 1995 and 2000 he was Managing Director and Deputy CEO of Creditanstalt Investment Bank Hungary. During his 16 years before joining the government, he was member of the boards/supervisory boards of several companies: He graduated at the Budapest University of Economics in 1991 and received training at EBRD in project finance in 1993. Gordon Bajnai has been a senior advisor to the Center for Strategic International Studies (CSIS), member of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), a former adjunct professor at Columbia University SIPA and visiting fellow at Johns Hopkins University. He has also been a senior adviser to Antin Infrastructure until September 2014.
Péter Küllői worked in international investment banking, becoming the Managing Director in Hungary in the 1990s and later a senior executive at the firm's London headquarters.
In 2000, he consciously stepped back from day-to-day business life and redirected his energy toward serving social causes. He is the co-founder of the Mosoly Foundation (1996) and served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Bátor Tábor Foundation (2002–2023).
He currently owns ten startup companies, is Co-Chair of the Tate Central European Committee, and is a dedicated supporter of the Liszt Academy of Music. His leadership philosophy is based on balancing the “receiving” and “giving” sides of life: he believes that giving back is an integral part of long-term success. Throughout his career, he has been guided by courage, a willingness to take risks and learn from mistakes, the art of letting go, and a future-oriented mindset.
High-energy, team focused, challenger-minded, industry agnostic executive of transformations and turnarounds in international environments. Currently leading the transformation of WALLIS Group, a privately owned investment holding company. Previously, managed the transformation of SHARE NOW in Hungary; multiplying the local carsharing industry and flipping market shares upside down. Fulfilled multiple leadership roles at Vodafone (M&A Integration, Customer Experience, Channel Management and Go-To-Market) with P&L and strategic KPI ownership, managing large cross-functional organisations and niche centre of excellence teams as well. Developed solid corporate strategy and business operation experience at McKinsey&Company, working on assignments in 8 countries, 7 industries (Banking, Insurance, Telecommunication, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Consumer Packaged Goods and Media) covering multiple areas i.e. digital transformation, merger management, change management, agile transformation, sales force development, product development, market entry strategy. Received an MBA with distinction from INSEAD in Singapore and France.
A transformational business leader committed to driving change across industries. She believes in shaping the future through the power of shared purpose, high performance, and people. Her leadership and impact have been widely recognized. In 2025, she was ranked third in the Business category on Forbes Hungary’s Most Influential Women list.
Results-driven senior executive with 30+ years of experience in petroleum refining, downstream operations, and petrochemicals. Proven expertise in transformation, process improvement, and organizational development to enhance efficiency and profitability. I am graduated as a chemical engineer (MSc) at the Chemical Engineering faculty of University of Veszprém, Hungary. Having 30+ years’ experience in Petroleum Refining Operations, Petroleum Downstream and Petrochemical business. I am passionate about people and organization development, driving transformation and process Improvement, helping to develop highly motivated people and engaged teams.
Since the company’s establishment in 1996, Market has become one of the leading players in the Hungarian construction industry. Today, the group employs nearly 1,600 people, and its portfolio spans logistics centers, industrial facilities, sports venues, hotels, office buildings, and residential developments. Over the past three decades, the company has received more than 200 professional, business, and employer awards in recognition of its achievements. As a participant in the Future-Proof Organizations CEO Roundtable, he brings the leadership perspective and experience gained from building and growing one of Hungary’s most significant corporate groups over the course of three decades.
He's been into organization development for 20 years and have 25 years of experience with running training courses.
Dr. Gus Gustafson has spent more than 25 years helping leaders and organizations achieve strong business results while building healthy, people-centered cultures. As the creator of the Both-And Leadership approach, he believes that effective leadership is not about choosing between performance and people, but about successfully integrating both. As an international consultant, executive coach and speaker, he has supported the development of more than 25,000 leaders worldwide. His research-based yet highly practical approach helps organizations navigate the complexities of today’s business environment. Through inspiring stories, actionable tools, and fresh perspectives, his presentations empower leaders to create lasting impact in their teams and organizations.
Stuti Singh is an international speaker, coach and trainer who helps individuals and organisations move beyond the fears that limit growth, leadership and impact. With a background in Psychology, an MBA in International Business and more than twenty years of leadership experience in global organisations, she brings a unique blend of science, business insight, and human understanding to her work. As the creator of the Fearless approach, she supports leaders, teams and change-makers around the world in building greater courage, authenticity and influence. A TEDx speaker and sought-after facilitator, Stuti combines inspiring stories with practical tools and evidence-based insights that audiences can apply immediately. Her message is both simple and transformative: courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to act in service of something greater than fear itself.
Ian McLean is an international organizational development consultant, executive coach and facilitator with nearly three decades of experience helping leaders and organizations strengthen culture, leadership, and performance. As founder of Flow UK & Ireland and Greenline Conversations, he helps clients create sustainable change through the power of meaningful dialogue. His work focuses on building trust, fostering constructive relationships, and increasing leadership impact. Throughout his career, he has worked with thousands of leaders across the globe. His presentations are engaging, practical, and thought-provoking, providing audiences with actionable tools to address complex organizational challenges. Ian speaks about leadership not as a theory, but as a daily practice—bringing authenticity, insight, and real-world experience to every audience.
He has been working for nearly three decades to make individuals, groups and organizations be better and better.
Veronika Pistyur is a pragmatic idealist, entrepreneur, investor, and researcher dedicated to advancing responsible leadership, innovation, and societal impact. Her academic background spans television studies (PhD in Liberal Arts), visual and cultural anthropology, and international relations. Throughout her career, she has worked across media, communications, marketing, entrepreneurship, and venture capital, producing television programs, leading a communications agency, and supporting the growth of innovative businesses. She believes that today's most complex challenges require interdisciplinary thinking and the ability to connect diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities. In a rapidly changing world, the capacity to bridge different domains of knowledge is increasingly valuable—not only in business and entrepreneurship but also in addressing broader societal issues. Veronika is convinced that entrepreneurial thinking and individual empowerment have the potential to transform entire systems, including societies. Her work is driven by the belief that sustainable development, innovation, environmental responsibility, and human security are deeply interconnected and must be approached through both knowledge and accountability. While education plays a crucial role in enabling positive change, she believes that responsible leaders are the true catalysts of transformation, making leadership development a central focus of her work. She is the co-founder and CEO of Bridge Budapest, a nonprofit organization working to create a more responsible and future-oriented business culture, and a General Partner at Oktogon Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in ambitious founders across Central and Eastern Europe. Veronika has been recognized among the leading female startup investors in Eastern Europe and was awarded the Central European Startup Award in the Most Influential Woman category. She regularly mentors entrepreneurs and emerging leaders and has been listed among Forbes Hungary's 50 Most Influential Women every year since 2019. In 2021, she received the Managers for Society Special Award from the Hungarian Association of Executives. She serves on the Board of Trustees of Startup Hungary and is a member of the global Responsible Leaders Network of the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt. Her current research focuses on legacy leadership, long-term value creation, and responsible business practices.
Gordon Bajnai is a Partner and Global Head of Infrastructure at Campbell Lutyens. In addition, he is also Chairman of the Advisory Board of Campbell Lutyens. Until recently he also served on the Investment Committee of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) from 2017 to 2020. In 2021 he was elected to the Board of the Pacific Pension and Investment Institute (PPI). He is also a member and Vice- Chairman of the Board of Globsec, a leading CEE think tank. Between 2014 and 2017 he worked as Group Chief Operating Officer of Meridiam Infrastucture, the leading global investor and long-term asset manager of greenfield infrastructure projects. During 2009 and 2010, Gordon Bajnai served as Prime Minister of the Republic of Hungary, leading the crisis management government without party affiliation. Prior to this, in 2006 he was appointed Government Commissioner in charge of the National Development Plan; then Minister of Local Government and later Minister of National Development and Economic Affairs. Between 2000 and 2006, he was CEO of the Wallis Group, a leading Hungarian diversified investment company. Between 1995 and 2000 he was Managing Director and Deputy CEO of Creditanstalt Investment Bank Hungary. During his 16 years before joining the government, he was member of the boards/supervisory boards of several companies: He graduated at the Budapest University of Economics in 1991 and received training at EBRD in project finance in 1993. Gordon Bajnai has been a senior advisor to the Center for Strategic International Studies (CSIS), member of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), a former adjunct professor at Columbia University SIPA and visiting fellow at Johns Hopkins University. He has also been a senior adviser to Antin Infrastructure until September 2014.
Péter Küllői worked in international investment banking, becoming the Managing Director in Hungary in the 1990s and later a senior executive at the firm's London headquarters.
In 2000, he consciously stepped back from day-to-day business life and redirected his energy toward serving social causes. He is the co-founder of the Mosoly Foundation (1996) and served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Bátor Tábor Foundation (2002–2023).
He currently owns ten startup companies, is Co-Chair of the Tate Central European Committee, and is a dedicated supporter of the Liszt Academy of Music. His leadership philosophy is based on balancing the “receiving” and “giving” sides of life: he believes that giving back is an integral part of long-term success. Throughout his career, he has been guided by courage, a willingness to take risks and learn from mistakes, the art of letting go, and a future-oriented mindset.
High-energy, team focused, challenger-minded, industry agnostic executive of transformations and turnarounds in international environments. Currently leading the transformation of WALLIS Group, a privately owned investment holding company. Previously, managed the transformation of SHARE NOW in Hungary; multiplying the local carsharing industry and flipping market shares upside down. Fulfilled multiple leadership roles at Vodafone (M&A Integration, Customer Experience, Channel Management and Go-To-Market) with P&L and strategic KPI ownership, managing large cross-functional organisations and niche centre of excellence teams as well. Developed solid corporate strategy and business operation experience at McKinsey&Company, working on assignments in 8 countries, 7 industries (Banking, Insurance, Telecommunication, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Consumer Packaged Goods and Media) covering multiple areas i.e. digital transformation, merger management, change management, agile transformation, sales force development, product development, market entry strategy. Received an MBA with distinction from INSEAD in Singapore and France.
A transformational business leader committed to driving change across industries. She believes in shaping the future through the power of shared purpose, high performance, and people. Her leadership and impact have been widely recognized. In 2025, she was ranked third in the Business category on Forbes Hungary’s Most Influential Women list.
Results-driven senior executive with 30+ years of experience in petroleum refining, downstream operations, and petrochemicals. Proven expertise in transformation, process improvement, and organizational development to enhance efficiency and profitability. I am graduated as a chemical engineer (MSc) at the Chemical Engineering faculty of University of Veszprém, Hungary. Having 30+ years’ experience in Petroleum Refining Operations, Petroleum Downstream and Petrochemical business. I am passionate about people and organization development, driving transformation and process Improvement, helping to develop highly motivated people and engaged teams.
Since the company’s establishment in 1996, Market has become one of the leading players in the Hungarian construction industry. Today, the group employs nearly 1,600 people, and its portfolio spans logistics centers, industrial facilities, sports venues, hotels, office buildings, and residential developments. Over the past three decades, the company has received more than 200 professional, business, and employer awards in recognition of its achievements. As a participant in the Future-Proof Organizations CEO Roundtable, he brings the leadership perspective and experience gained from building and growing one of Hungary’s most significant corporate groups over the course of three decades.
He's been into organization development for 20 years and have 25 years of experience with running training courses.
A seasoned C-Level HR professional with a rich background in leading HR, communication and CSR initiatives. Global HR Leadership: With over two decades of HR management experience across diverse industries and geographies, she has consistently driven organizational growth and performance. Her expertise spans Crafting and Implementing HR Strategies Across the Entire Organization, Organizational and Cultural Transformation, Talent Management, Communication incl. Employer Branding, and Performance Management. Passionate about CSR and Social Impact: She is deeply committed to corporate social responsibility and actively engage in initiatives promoting social responsibility, inclusion, and well-being. As a lifelong learner, she holds certifications in personal branding, brand management, and well-being. Empowering Female Leader: Proud to be a female leader, she empowers and inspires others with empathy, courage, and humor.
Prior to this role, she was HR Director at CIB Bank, with responsibility not only for the HR function but also for project management and process improvement. Earlier in her career, she gained professional experience within the Oriens Group. At the beginning of her career, she spent nearly ten years with McKinsey & Company as a business consultant, supporting large corporations across multiple industries and a wide range of business topics in several countries. She holds a degree in Finance from Corvinus University of Budapest and earned an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management in the United States, specializing in Organizational Development and Marketing.
Based in London, he leads the company’s people strategy across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region, while also holding global responsibility for the HR integration of mergers and acquisitions. He brings nearly three decades of HR and business experience. Prior to joining EPAM, he worked at Maralal Consulting, and spent many years with EY (Ernst & Young), where he held roles focused on organizational development, change management, and HR transformation.
She works facilitating change and maintaining motivation and inspiration with national and international company management groups. Focusing on change processes and leadership development, she supports leaders in inspiring their people and making an impact with defining their vision, supporting and developing others and increasing engagement.
Dr. Gus Gustafson has spent more than 25 years helping leaders and organizations achieve strong business results while building healthy, people-centered cultures. As the creator of the Both-And Leadership approach, he believes that effective leadership is not about choosing between performance and people, but about successfully integrating both. As an international consultant, executive coach and speaker, he has supported the development of more than 25,000 leaders worldwide. His research-based yet highly practical approach helps organizations navigate the complexities of today’s business environment. Through inspiring stories, actionable tools, and fresh perspectives, his presentations empower leaders to create lasting impact in their teams and organizations.
Stuti Singh is an international speaker, coach and trainer who helps individuals and organisations move beyond the fears that limit growth, leadership and impact. With a background in Psychology, an MBA in International Business and more than twenty years of leadership experience in global organisations, she brings a unique blend of science, business insight, and human understanding to her work. As the creator of the Fearless approach, she supports leaders, teams and change-makers around the world in building greater courage, authenticity and influence. A TEDx speaker and sought-after facilitator, Stuti combines inspiring stories with practical tools and evidence-based insights that audiences can apply immediately. Her message is both simple and transformative: courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to act in service of something greater than fear itself.
Ian McLean is an international organizational development consultant, executive coach and facilitator with nearly three decades of experience helping leaders and organizations strengthen culture, leadership, and performance. As founder of Flow UK & Ireland and Greenline Conversations, he helps clients create sustainable change through the power of meaningful dialogue. His work focuses on building trust, fostering constructive relationships, and increasing leadership impact. Throughout his career, he has worked with thousands of leaders across the globe. His presentations are engaging, practical, and thought-provoking, providing audiences with actionable tools to address complex organizational challenges. Ian speaks about leadership not as a theory, but as a daily practice—bringing authenticity, insight, and real-world experience to every audience.
He has been working for nearly three decades to make individuals, groups and organizations be better and better.
Veronika Pistyur is a pragmatic idealist, entrepreneur, investor, and researcher dedicated to advancing responsible leadership, innovation, and societal impact. Her academic background spans television studies (PhD in Liberal Arts), visual and cultural anthropology, and international relations. Throughout her career, she has worked across media, communications, marketing, entrepreneurship, and venture capital, producing television programs, leading a communications agency, and supporting the growth of innovative businesses. She believes that today's most complex challenges require interdisciplinary thinking and the ability to connect diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities. In a rapidly changing world, the capacity to bridge different domains of knowledge is increasingly valuable—not only in business and entrepreneurship but also in addressing broader societal issues. Veronika is convinced that entrepreneurial thinking and individual empowerment have the potential to transform entire systems, including societies. Her work is driven by the belief that sustainable development, innovation, environmental responsibility, and human security are deeply interconnected and must be approached through both knowledge and accountability. While education plays a crucial role in enabling positive change, she believes that responsible leaders are the true catalysts of transformation, making leadership development a central focus of her work. She is the co-founder and CEO of Bridge Budapest, a nonprofit organization working to create a more responsible and future-oriented business culture, and a General Partner at Oktogon Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in ambitious founders across Central and Eastern Europe. Veronika has been recognized among the leading female startup investors in Eastern Europe and was awarded the Central European Startup Award in the Most Influential Woman category. She regularly mentors entrepreneurs and emerging leaders and has been listed among Forbes Hungary's 50 Most Influential Women every year since 2019. In 2021, she received the Managers for Society Special Award from the Hungarian Association of Executives. She serves on the Board of Trustees of Startup Hungary and is a member of the global Responsible Leaders Network of the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt. Her current research focuses on legacy leadership, long-term value creation, and responsible business practices.
Gordon Bajnai is a Partner and Global Head of Infrastructure at Campbell Lutyens. In addition, he is also Chairman of the Advisory Board of Campbell Lutyens. Until recently he also served on the Investment Committee of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) from 2017 to 2020. In 2021 he was elected to the Board of the Pacific Pension and Investment Institute (PPI). He is also a member and Vice- Chairman of the Board of Globsec, a leading CEE think tank. Between 2014 and 2017 he worked as Group Chief Operating Officer of Meridiam Infrastucture, the leading global investor and long-term asset manager of greenfield infrastructure projects. During 2009 and 2010, Gordon Bajnai served as Prime Minister of the Republic of Hungary, leading the crisis management government without party affiliation. Prior to this, in 2006 he was appointed Government Commissioner in charge of the National Development Plan; then Minister of Local Government and later Minister of National Development and Economic Affairs. Between 2000 and 2006, he was CEO of the Wallis Group, a leading Hungarian diversified investment company. Between 1995 and 2000 he was Managing Director and Deputy CEO of Creditanstalt Investment Bank Hungary. During his 16 years before joining the government, he was member of the boards/supervisory boards of several companies: He graduated at the Budapest University of Economics in 1991 and received training at EBRD in project finance in 1993. Gordon Bajnai has been a senior advisor to the Center for Strategic International Studies (CSIS), member of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), a former adjunct professor at Columbia University SIPA and visiting fellow at Johns Hopkins University. He has also been a senior adviser to Antin Infrastructure until September 2014.
Péter Küllői worked in international investment banking, becoming the Managing Director in Hungary in the 1990s and later a senior executive at the firm's London headquarters.
In 2000, he consciously stepped back from day-to-day business life and redirected his energy toward serving social causes. He is the co-founder of the Mosoly Foundation (1996) and served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Bátor Tábor Foundation (2002–2023).
He currently owns ten startup companies, is Co-Chair of the Tate Central European Committee, and is a dedicated supporter of the Liszt Academy of Music. His leadership philosophy is based on balancing the “receiving” and “giving” sides of life: he believes that giving back is an integral part of long-term success. Throughout his career, he has been guided by courage, a willingness to take risks and learn from mistakes, the art of letting go, and a future-oriented mindset.
High-energy, team focused, challenger-minded, industry agnostic executive of transformations and turnarounds in international environments. Currently leading the transformation of WALLIS Group, a privately owned investment holding company. Previously, managed the transformation of SHARE NOW in Hungary; multiplying the local carsharing industry and flipping market shares upside down. Fulfilled multiple leadership roles at Vodafone (M&A Integration, Customer Experience, Channel Management and Go-To-Market) with P&L and strategic KPI ownership, managing large cross-functional organisations and niche centre of excellence teams as well. Developed solid corporate strategy and business operation experience at McKinsey&Company, working on assignments in 8 countries, 7 industries (Banking, Insurance, Telecommunication, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Consumer Packaged Goods and Media) covering multiple areas i.e. digital transformation, merger management, change management, agile transformation, sales force development, product development, market entry strategy. Received an MBA with distinction from INSEAD in Singapore and France.
A transformational business leader committed to driving change across industries. She believes in shaping the future through the power of shared purpose, high performance, and people. Her leadership and impact have been widely recognized. In 2025, she was ranked third in the Business category on Forbes Hungary’s Most Influential Women list.
Results-driven senior executive with 30+ years of experience in petroleum refining, downstream operations, and petrochemicals. Proven expertise in transformation, process improvement, and organizational development to enhance efficiency and profitability. I am graduated as a chemical engineer (MSc) at the Chemical Engineering faculty of University of Veszprém, Hungary. Having 30+ years’ experience in Petroleum Refining Operations, Petroleum Downstream and Petrochemical business. I am passionate about people and organization development, driving transformation and process Improvement, helping to develop highly motivated people and engaged teams.
Since the company’s establishment in 1996, Market has become one of the leading players in the Hungarian construction industry. Today, the group employs nearly 1,600 people, and its portfolio spans logistics centers, industrial facilities, sports venues, hotels, office buildings, and residential developments. Over the past three decades, the company has received more than 200 professional, business, and employer awards in recognition of its achievements. As a participant in the Future-Proof Organizations CEO Roundtable, he brings the leadership perspective and experience gained from building and growing one of Hungary’s most significant corporate groups over the course of three decades.
He's been into organization development for 20 years and have 25 years of experience with running training courses.
A seasoned C-Level HR professional with a rich background in leading HR, communication and CSR initiatives. Global HR Leadership: With over two decades of HR management experience across diverse industries and geographies, she has consistently driven organizational growth and performance. Her expertise spans Crafting and Implementing HR Strategies Across the Entire Organization, Organizational and Cultural Transformation, Talent Management, Communication incl. Employer Branding, and Performance Management. Passionate about CSR and Social Impact: She is deeply committed to corporate social responsibility and actively engage in initiatives promoting social responsibility, inclusion, and well-being. As a lifelong learner, she holds certifications in personal branding, brand management, and well-being. Empowering Female Leader: Proud to be a female leader, she empowers and inspires others with empathy, courage, and humor.
Prior to this role, she was HR Director at CIB Bank, with responsibility not only for the HR function but also for project management and process improvement. Earlier in her career, she gained professional experience within the Oriens Group. At the beginning of her career, she spent nearly ten years with McKinsey & Company as a business consultant, supporting large corporations across multiple industries and a wide range of business topics in several countries. She holds a degree in Finance from Corvinus University of Budapest and earned an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management in the United States, specializing in Organizational Development and Marketing.
Based in London, he leads the company’s people strategy across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region, while also holding global responsibility for the HR integration of mergers and acquisitions. He brings nearly three decades of HR and business experience. Prior to joining EPAM, he worked at Maralal Consulting, and spent many years with EY (Ernst & Young), where he held roles focused on organizational development, change management, and HR transformation.
She works facilitating change and maintaining motivation and inspiration with national and international company management groups. Focusing on change processes and leadership development, she supports leaders in inspiring their people and making an impact with defining their vision, supporting and developing others and increasing engagement.
He's been running training courses and workshops for more than 25 years including leadership, sales, sales management, CRM systems, strategy, change management.
