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    • Craig Funnell, Founder & Managing Partner, TechMark IT & Consulting Ltd., Budapest
    • Craig Funnell, Founder & Managing Partner, TechMark IT & Consulting Ltd., Budapest

      Craig Funnell is an experienced business consultant and technology professional, who plays an important role in growing Central and Eastern Europe SME’s in the technology sector. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Budapest-based TechMark IT & Consulting Ltd., established in 2013.

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    Szilvia Bíró, Senior Relocation Specialist, Settlers Relocation Kft.

    With over 30 years of experience at Settlers Relocation Kft., she has dedicated her career to helping people navigate the complex and deeply personal journey of international relocation.

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    Surprising Expats: Hope Reese, New York Times Journalist, Author, Editor

    This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.

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  • Edgard Pérez Alván, Ambassador of Peru to Hungary

    Edgard Pérez Alván, Ambassador of Peru to Hungary

    Ambassador Edgard Pérez Alván has nearly 30 years of experience in the Peruvian diplomatic service. His career as a Peruvian diplomat has taken him to countries on several continents, including Malaysia, Cuba, China, the United States, Austria, Slovakia, Slovenia, among others.

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  • Sergey Pantsirev, Poet in Hungary

    Sergey Pantsirev, Poet in Hungary

    Born in Moscow in 1969, Sergey Pantsirev was a critically acclaimed poet in Russia. For some time, he combined his literary work with managing an international IT company, but eventually chose to devote himself fully to creative writing.

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    Interview 2: Jutka Fischer, Professional Artist

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  • William Boulton-Smith, General Manager, Dorothea Hotel Budapest

    William Boulton-Smith, General Manager, Dorothea Hotel Budapest

    William is a seasoned luxury hotel operator with extensive experience across city, resort, and country house hotels, as well as golf course and spa operations. Over the years, he has served as General Manager for numerous prestigious first-class properties, evolving into a top-tier hotelier with a strong international portfolio.

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  • Cedric Maetz, Medical Student, Player at Budapest Exiles Rugby Club

    Cedric Maetz, Medical Student, Player at Budapest Exiles Rugby Club

    Originally from France with Indonesian roots, I’ve been living in Budapest since January 2019. I’m currently in my fifth year at Semmelweis University, pursuing my medical degree while also playing for the Budapest Exiles Rugby Club as a winger.

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  • István Kuti, Director, Discover the World

    István Kuti, Director, Discover the World

    With over 25 years as Director of Discover the World Hungary, István successfully led the growth of some of the world’s top travel brands in our market — particularly in the cruise sector, where they are now Hungary’s leading representative.

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  • Sara Turnbull, Head of English, SEK Budapest International School

    Sara Turnbull, Head of English, SEK Budapest International School

    Sara Turnbull is a Scottish educator and researcher based in Budapest. She is Head of English at SEK Budapest International School and is pursuing a PhD in Education and Social Justice.

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    Milos Miskovic, Creative Director, MM Hair Budapest

    Milos Mišković is an award-winning hairstylist whose journey began in the small village of Ostojićevo, Yugoslavia, in the 1980s. Initially aspiring to a career in handball, a chance visit to a local hair salon sparked a lifelong passion for hairstyling.

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