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Project Management Institute (PMI)

Two groups work together to form PMI’s global leadership team. Our Board of Directors is a distinguished group of individuals from around the globe who bring experience, diversity, and passion in business and project management. Our members elect the Board to provide strategic direction for the Institute. Board members also serve as spokespersons and ambassadors for the Institute.

Our Executive Leadership Team oversees the implementation of the Board’s vision. They lead and manage staff across PMI regional offices to execute the activities outlined in our program plan and budget. PMI staff serve and collaborate with a global network of chapters and volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to advance the project management profession.

Project Management Institute Budapest, Hungarian Chapter

PMI Budapest, a local, Hungarian Chapter is an organization that is part of the Project Management Institute (PMI). The chapter was established in 2003 and it works in association legal form according to Hungarian Law . Prior to PMI chartering the chapter, local project management associations and multinational and local companies in Budapest supported the chapter for more than 1 year and helped the chapter become part of PMI.

PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter

Dezső Dudás MSc, PMP®

Chapter President

An elected volunteer, executive officer of the PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter and supervisor of the Board. The President shall direct the activities of the other members of the Board in accordance with the Statutes of the Chapter.

For me, project management is more than a profession, a way of life. Applying project management tools and techniques will always help me to find answers for challenges of work or family. I am committed to both my personal improvement and the to develope my milieu and I consider it important to exploit my knowledge and experience to enrich the professional community.

PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter

László Balogh MBA, PMP®

Vice President of Branches

Elected volunteer responsible for the expansion of PM Budapest Chapter in other cities of Hungary, establish local branches where it is possible.

PMP professional with 20+ experience at multinational companies in project management, leading PM organizations for 15+ years.

Motto: Make others successful and you will be too.

PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter

Viktor Horváth MSc, PMP®

Vice President of Professional Events

Elected volunteer responsible for professional development, education and chapter events in accordance with chapter policies and bylaws.

Experienced Consultant and PMP certified project manager with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Jira, Redmine, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and SharePoint. Strong consulting professional with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) focused in Consulting from Pécsi Tudományegyetem.

Motto: Let's find everything that makes us feel good about it.

PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter

Zsófia Katona-Tajti

Vice President of Volunteers

Vice President of the PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter.

For me, project management is not just a job or a task to be done, but a way of thinking. I value consistency, openness and flexibility in both my work and my personal life. I learn and educate myself regularly, driven by my curiosity. I was introduced to the work of PMI Budapest, Hungarian Section through the Corvinus International Project Manager course. I found myself in an open, supportive and highly professional community of project management. With several years of EU-funded project experience in the public, arts and banking sectors behind me, I would like to support the work of PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter with my enthusiasm and commitment, focusing on social responsibility, preservation of our cultural values and cultural education.

PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter

Dr. Tamás Kozák

Vice president of Academic Relations

Vice President of the PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter.

Associate professor at the Budapest Business School, head of the Department of Commerce, Gábor Klauzál and Gábor Baross Prize-winning economist. His teaching activities mainly cover project management and strategy management topics, while his research focuses on the impact of disruptive technologies on management and business models.

PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter

Zita Lakosné Szántai

Vice president of Education

Vice President of the PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter.

I have more than 20 years of professional experience in international manufacturing and project environments. My experience and knowledge in different disciplines helps me to support improvements and operational efficiency with a systems approach. I am committed to sustainability, continuously expanding my knowledge, sharing practical experience and supporting professional communities. Since 2024, I have been volunteering with the PMI Budapest Chapter, working with inspiring professionals.

PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter

Dr. Olusoji Owolabi MSc, PMP®

Vice President for Marketing

Vice President of PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter.

I have management experience in telecommunications, logistics, HR and IT. I have worked in small, medium and large teams and am currently an individual contributor who always strives to make a positive contribution. My greatest interest is helping people to fulfil their potential.

PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter

Virág Paczári

Vice President of Members

Vice President of PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter.

She holds bachelor's and master's degrees in economics from Italy and the Netherlands, and has also studied in the United States. She then worked in large international companies where projects and project thinking are a key part of her daily work. She joined the PMI Budapest Chapter as Project Manager of the "New Membership" programme, which aimed at introducing the new PMI membership structure in Hungary. As Vice President, her goal is to actively build the PMI Budapest community and make it accessible to the younger generation, strengthening the professional community based on cooperation and knowledge sharing.

PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter

Bence Tüske MSc, PMP®

Vice President of B2B Connections

Elected volunteer responsible for improvement of cooperation with B2B connections.

Result oriented PMP professional with 10+ years experience at multinational companies in project management with MSC, BSC and PMP®certificate.

Motto: Engagement on cooperation and communication.

PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter

Krisztián Vissi, MBA, PMP®, PMI-ACP®

Vice President of Digital Operations

Vice President of the PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter.

With more than 10 years of experience in IT projects, he has already volunteered for the IT development of the Chapter. His passion for innovation and value creation, as well as inspiring the team, is always at the heart of his work. He is eager to help others achieve their goals, while actively seeking challenges and opportunities to step out of his comfort zone for his own development. In line with his wide range of interests, he regularly attends further training courses in addition to his PMI certificates and degrees in economics and science.

PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter - Audit Commitee

Dr. Máté Kertész MBA, PMP®

Audit Committe Member

Former Vice President for Professional Awards

MBA and PMP® certified professional with over 12 years of project and program management experience in both domestic and international environments.

Gábor Joó PMP, MSP®

Audit Committe Member

Project Management professional with more than 25 years of experience working as a Project Director in a multinational environment in the telecommunications sector.

Zsolt Gábriel MBA, PMP^®

Audit Committe Member

An entrepreneurial and performance-driven professional with unwavering resolve and intolerance for mediocrity, using technology as an accelerator, while keeping processes simple and focusing on creating value. A humble and pragmatic leader who inspires self-disciplined talent and builds productive and accountable teams, ready to serve with strong customer orientation.

PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter - Senior volunteers

	Kira Karagits former Vice President of Communications She obtained her BA degree in Communication and Media Sciences at Budapest Business School. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Sociology at Eötvös Lóránd University. She has published in several peer-reviewed journals in the field of sensitive communication/negative news reporting and digital social science.
	Billal Ben-Redouane, PMP® former Vice President of Professional Events Results-driven, CAPM® certified project management professional with extensive experience in global IT business operations and infrastructure, and deep expertise in analysis, planning and implementation of initiatives in complex environments. As a volunteer for the chapter, I am committed to supporting our organization in all activities, my current responsibilities include managing and organizing professional events. My commitment to the project management profession is demonstrated not only through my day-to-day responsibilities as a senior IT project manager, but also through professional education, ongoing coaching and mentoring. My development goal is to achieve PMP® certification within 1 year.
	László Kremmer MBA, CLC, PMP® former Art of Projects Conference Programme Director former President (2018-2023) He is a goal-oriented, experienced business and Project, Programme and Portfolio Management professional with MBA, PMP® and CLC certifications and more than 20 years of project and programme management experience.He was Vice President of Operations of PMI Budapest from 2012-2015 and PMI Regional Mentor from 2015-2018, supporting the work of local PMI Chapters in 11 countries. Between 2018 and 2013 he was President of PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter.
	Anita Takács BA, PMP^® former Chapter Secretary PMP® certified with 8+ years project management experience, specifically in process-and service management. Motivated to learn day by day via facing and solving new challenges.
	Oszkár Dobos, PMP^® former Vice president of Academic Relations and Chapter Secretary A professional in the field of R&D&I, with a special focus on project, programme and portfolio management. For more than 15 years he has worked in different types and levels of project management, from entry level to where he is now.
	Mihály Barosi MSc, PMP® former Vice President for Volunteers I work in the nuclear energy field, using a traditional project management approach with my project management colleagues, as the manager responsible for the company's project portfolio.
	Krisztina Bartalis MSc, PMP^® former Chairman of the Audit Committee Project management professional with extensive experience in telecommunications. Proven experience in building and motivating project teams in fast-paced environments, in various locations, in several European countries and in India.
	Mátyás HargitaiMSc, PMP^® former Member of the Audit Committee Practical PMP professional with more than 25 years of experience in several sectors and countries.
	Norbert Kiss MSc, PMP^®, PMI-ACP^® ^{fomer Vice President of Volunteers / PMI Region 8 Conference Programme Manager} "Joy at work" oriented digital entrepreneur, partner of a consultancy company, with 10+ years of Project and Portfolio management, with PMP®, PMI-ACP® certifications.
	Dr. Máté Kertész MBA, PMP® former Vice President for Professional Awards MBA and PMP® certified professional with over 12 years of project and program management experience in both domestic and international environments.
	Zoltán Czibók MBA, PMP^® former Chapter Secretary (2003-2015), Sr. Chapter Board Advisor I spent mainly my carrier in a multinational environment. Managing a business in different industries and segments also for multi-countries. I am so proud of being the funder secretary for years it was a great professional experience and fun!
	Prattinger Balázs MBA, PMP® former Vice President of Professional Events Project and program manager; IT Consultant for more than 20 years with PMP® certification.
	Zita Holló MSc, PMP^® former Vice President of Communications and marketing She has more than 15 years of experience in implementing ERP systems, mainly for multinational companies. As a consultant and project manager, she has been involved in the design and implementation of central system plans and parent company reports in many locations around the world.
	Ádám Kovács MSc, PMP^®, Prince2^® Practitioner former Vice President (2012-2015) and Secretary (2015-2018) Elected volunteer for 6 years, took part among other topics in the reshaping of the PMPub and the establishment of the Art of Projects Conference. Senior Project Manager with 10+ years of experience of Project and Program Management mainly in the SAP area, with a demonstrated history of working in various industries. PMP and Prince2 Certified, fluent in English and French, former water polo player, big fan of sports.
	Dr. Lajos Pálvölgyi, MSc, PMP^® former Senior Chapter Board Advisor Founding member and former Vice-President of PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter for fourteen years. Project and program manager, trainer and consultant with a wide range of 30+ years of international experience. Leader (and partly translator) of the PMBOK® Guide Hungarian Version Project V3, V5 and V6. Member of the Research Group for Higher Education and Innovation at ELTE Eötvös Loránd University Budapest.
	Gergely Reményi, MSc, PMP^® former Mentoring Program Manager Experienced Business Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Project Management, Business Process Improvement, IT, Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, and Business Development. Strong economic professional and qualified project manager, with a Master degree focused in International Economics from Budapesti Corvinus Egyetem.
	Imre Szalay, MSc, PMP^® former President (2003 - 2018) Project Manager and Consultant with broad experience and specialization in ICT and international projects of different sizes and levels of complexity. Project Management Consultancy: Speaker and author of articles on many project management topics. Project methodology expert (including PMBOK, Agile, CCPM, Extreme methods) Project Governance/Project Portfolio Management Consultancy: Leader of project approval forums at international companies – practical decision-maker.
	Brigitta Vereczkei, MSc, PgMP^®,PMP^® former Vice President (2015 - 2018) Secretary (2018 - 2020) Project Manager and Consultant with broad experience and specialization in ICT and international projects of different sizes and levels of complexity. Project Management Consultancy: Speaker and author of articles on many project management topics. Project methodology expert (including PMBOK, Agile, CCPM, Extreme methods) Project Governance/Project Portfolio Management Consultancy.

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