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XpatLoop Interview 5: Károly Gerendai, Founder of Sziget Festival in Budapest
With just days to go before the 32nd Sziget opens its gates, returning owner Károly Gerendai gave this exclusive interview to personally let readers in the loop know what's ahead this year - plus his vision for the future of one of Europe's biggest festivals.
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Tamás Fazekas, General Manager, Anantara New York Palace Hotel, Budapest
1. Your first interview with us was 13 years ago. How has your definition of "luxury" in Budapest changed since then?
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Dr. Christopher Jano, Attorney at Law in Hungary
Arriving to Hungary in 1996, Christopher spent close to a decade in business and real estate development. Following this he completed his law studies “Cum Laude” and was called to the Hungarian bar in 2009.
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Interview 2: Chris Russell, Principal, The British International School, Budapest
For starters, tell us about what you've been doing since our previous interview with you:
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On a personal level, I have been renovating a small house in Mád, near Tokaj. It is a beautiful wine village with a friendly and welcoming community. My family and I have been made to feel incredibly welcome there, and it provides a wonderful retreat from city life. We also have a small rescue dog who completes our family. -
Interview 2: Ottó Feuertag, Owner & Founder, Europa Design in Budapest
With over three decades of experience in designing and equipping offices and public spaces, Ottó's company is a workplace consulting, interior design, and furnishing company specialising in the creation of healthy, high-performance work environments.
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Jean Claude Muscat, CEO, Saint James Hospital in Hungary
Mr Muscat currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Saint James Hospitals in Malta and also internationally. He has over 35 years of experience in the healthcare industry in Malta, as well as in the markets in Europe and North Africa.
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Dr. Nicholas Jeffery, Founding & Managing Partner, ImpresarioPartners in Hungary
Nicholas, a renowned thought leader in digital transformation and foreign affairs who frequently collaborates with international bodies like the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
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Andrea Hanyecz, Founder, Bytheway Wine / Bytheway Wine Cult in Hungary
Andrea is the founder of BYTHEWAY WINE, a boutique natural‑wine brand and curated platform dedicated to showcasing the most exciting small‑batch Hungarian winemakers.
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Cornell Voeller, Major, The Salvation Army Hungary
Major Voeller, along with his wife Major Candace Voeller, serves as the Regional Leader for The Salvation Army in Hungary (part of the Switzerland-Austria-Hungary territory), having assumed leadership in Budapest in July 2025.
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István Heréb, General Manager, Radisson Blu Béke Hotel Budapest
With a career rooted in some of Budapest's most iconic properties, this seasoned hotelier brings a wealth of local and international experience to his leadership roles.
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Surprising Expats: Juan Blasco, Long-Distance Runner, Teacher in Hungary
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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- 29 Aug 2026
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