Equaliser Foundation (Egyenlítő Alapítvány) is working to support women to get into leadership positions, announced its first mentoring program with the name #insteadofflowers during its annual Women’s Day Conference in 2022. Graduates and university students got the opportunity to meet at least once with experienced female role models who are members or part of the Foundation’s network. 40 mentor-mentee couples had inspirational meetings, shared their knowledge and built networks.
Based on this positive experience we decided to start a well-established mentorship program in 2023. A program where mentors and mentees work together during a period of longer time, towards a specific mentoring objective.
This program was implemented with great success in between 2023 – 2025! Last year, it gave a record number of 121 Mentor-Mentee pairs the opportunity to connect and develop professionally and personally. After evaluating the program, we saw what made it successful, and also what we should change in order to give the participants even more, even better. Based on feedback and experience, we will level up the program in 2026.
Hungary has one of the lowest levels of female representation in company leadership roles in the EU with 10-14% compared to 35% EU average (EIGE, 2025) and our mission is to help strengthen our position through a new mentorship programme. In order to drive change it is important for those organisations based in Hungary, who are dedicated to gender equality, to collaborate and support female talent to become leaders.
To make this happen, we are aiming to connect 100 mentors with mentees and build a platform where shared experiences, knowledge and networks will help to develop the next cohort of female leaders in Hungary. Equaliser will be there every step of the way, providing the guidance and framework to ensure the mentoring program is a success for everyone participating.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Mentees
In 2026 we aim to involve female talent in the program, who
- work at organisations in Hungary, where gender equality is a priority,
- are participating in talent programmes or leadership programmes of their companies,
- already have a few years of work experience ,
- have a certain professional topic where mentoring could help them to progress further.
Mentors
Similarly to the last year’s initiative, we count on the experienced members of the Equaliser Foundation as mentors and we believe in their dedication to contribute to the development of the next generations. We also happily accept mentor applications from the leaders of the partnering corporations to have mentees from different organisations.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
- 8 month long mentoring process with 6 meetings (April – December 2026)
- Experienced mentors who will receive help from the Foundation to prepare for the mentoring
- mentoring is available in Hungarian and English languages
- guide for mentors and mentees
- in person opening and closing events with workshops and opportunities to build networks
- online consulting occasions to learn and resolve potential barriers
- opportunities to attend on some events organised by the Equaliser Foundation
Deadline for registration for mentors: 10th March 2026.
Deadline for registration for mentees: 3rd April 2026.
OUR MENTORS
Flow with Rita
With more than 10 years of senior management experience, I help leaders and teams in the SME sector where disorganization hinders development. I was able to successfully participate in the development of a private healthcare company. I believe that the key to success lies in people. I follow the flow and clarity mindset, when we can put logical thinking into practice. I am currently completing a business coach training, where the ICF competencies are the basics, and I am also a student of communication and media.
Scrum Master, Hydro
I am Zsófi Bárdóczky, a Scrum Master with 7 years of experience. For the past six months, I have been practicing as a solution-focused coach, often supporting teams through this specific lens. I live in Kismaros with my family, including two teenagers. While I primarily work online from home, I love spending time in nature with anyone who comes to visit me.
Information Security Awareness Lead, Norsk Hydro, Global Business Services
I believe women become stronger in their professional lives when they support each other. Along my own journey, the people who believed in me and helped me see my possibilities more clearly made a real difference — and as a mentor, I would like to pass this forward. Honest conversations, encouragement, and helping someone find their own voice and direction are important to me. For me, mentoring is an inspiring process of shared learning and genuine connection.
Head of Agile Delivery, Lensa
As a leader and coach, I believe that the key to growth lies in trust, intentional support, and unlocking the potential within us. Throughout my career, the people who believed in me have made a significant impact – as a mentor, I aim to pass this on. It is important to me to support women in confidently embracing their ambitions and taking the next steps in their careers and leadership journeys.
Managing Director and Founder – Álomjövő Kft
Amazon #1 BestsellerAuthor & Expert in Motivation, VIP Coaching Center
I am a Senior Business Coach and leadership expert, author of the Amazon Bestseller book ‘The Inner Fire Made Visible – Motivating Yourself and Others in Practice’. With over 20 years of executive experience and 1,200+ coaching hours, I specialize in identifying and igniting the internal drive that fuels professional excellence. My mission is to empower leaders to master the art of motivation, ensuring that their ‘inner fire’ remains visible and sustainable. I help my mentees align their personal values with their leadership roles to achieve impactful and authentic growth.
Coach, burnout-expert
Csillag Csatlós Csilla is an executive coach and burnout expert whose work sits at the intersection of performance and human sustainability. She draws on experience from leadership roles: after many years as an interim executive, she has spent a decade working with senior and middle managers to help them stay true to themselves within performance-driven cultures and make conscious decisions in both their professional and personal lives. As a published author and TED speaker, she approaches burnout not as a personal failure but as a systemic phenomenon — one that can be recognized, prevented, and transformed into a starting point for a more intentional way of living. She believes that true freedom of choice only becomes possible when people understand their own limits and have the courage to act in accordance with their own needs.
Senior Hr business Partner, Sisecam Hungary
Seasoned hr professional who has been a career changer is love to support woman. My expertise includes: business coaching, human resources I also work as a coach volunteer.
Coach, OD – Agora Institute
I am a certified coach, coach mentor and supervisor, I have been working in the health/social field for more than twenty years, mostly supporting families and women, both in life and business choices. I am a designer by training, and I am still haunted by art as an approach. My background as a soft skill, doula trainer and organizational developer has led me to coaching, it is the individual connection and attention that gives me the depth I can share with those I connect with. My book The Burst of Life – The Art of Arrival is translated into English as well, which is not just a birthing guide, but a handbook for life changes and choices. This is the basis of my approach.
Founder & Managing Director, YourStory.hu
I am a passionate communicator and network builder. I believe in the power of well‑designed and precisely targeted communication—whether online or offline—and in human connections that can be effectively supported and enhanced by digital tools.
My key focus is supporting female leaders, women entrepreneurs, and startup founders.
I have over 30 years of leadership and professional experience as a marketing and communications expert at PwC and later at KPMG, working in the Hungarian market, across Central and Eastern Europe, and at the EMA level.
For more than 10 years, I served as the Marketing, Communications, and Knowledge Management Director for KPMG in Central and Eastern Europe, overseeing 19 countries.
Today, I am the founder and managing director of YourStory.hu, an integrated marketing and communications agency.
I led the Women Leaders’ Club of the Hungarian Business Leaders Forum for seven years from its inception.
I serve as a board member of the Egyenlítő Foundation, vice-chair of the board at United Way Hungary, a supporter of the Élethang Foundation, and a charity runner for Bátor Tábor together with my son, Marci.
He is the person I am most proud of in my life. I enjoy running, kayaking, motorcycling, and playing golf.
Leadership és Team Coach
Over the nearly 30 years I have spent working across various corporate fields and projects, I have gained a wealth of diverse experiences and knowledge. I have supported a wide range of companies, teams, and leaders—from large multinational corporations to individual entrepreneurs, as well as institutions fulfilling public duties and artistic ensembles, alongside the business and non-profit sectors. I believe in equal opportunities—not only between men and women but also in other areas that may seem unequal, not just in corporate leadership but in all aspects of life. I believe in the transformative power of coaching and in the collaborations that can emerge between the business sector, the coaching profession, and social organizations. For me, every encounter and co-creation is defined by learning from one another and the shared experience of generating new insights. I look forward with curiosity to the learning opportunities that this year’s mentoring program would bring!
Head of Business Development, Axicont
Highly driven marketing, communications and business development professional based in Budapest, Hungary, with 20+ years of experience in B2B and B2C environments across the global automotive & mobility, IT, energy and industrial sectors. Proven track record in identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships and driving growth through integrated marketing and business development initiatives. Passionate leader and player with strong business acumen, problem-solving mindset and a balance of creative and strategic thinking. Skilled in motivating and guiding teams, influencing stakeholders and managing complex projects with excellence and precision. Extensive expertise in strategic and operational marketing and communications, business development, brand management, corporate and product (re)positioning, content and media management, PR and international coordination. Adept at aligning commercial objectives with marketing and communication strategies to maximize market impact and deliver measurable business results. A true change agent whose career is built around discovery, transformation and inspiring new opportunities. Throughout my career, I have created new positions, launched new products and brands and driven growth through innovation and collaboration. On top of all this I have 2 wonderful daughters!
Founder & Managing Director, Thoughtware Studio
For over 15 years, I’ve been building digital products and leading their go-to-market n the fintech world. My experience ranges from a Silicon Valley startup and a Chinese state owned enterprise to traditional multinational environments. As a female leader, I understand the unique challenges and dynamics of the tech sector. Thanks to my background in sociology and coaching, I recognized early that the human factor is the key in business success, and deep self awareness in personal success. At Thoughtware Studio, I bridge these two worlds. I help individuals and organizations navigate the changes brought by AI, whether through workshops, consulting, or concrete technological implementation. As a mentor, I am happy to share my professional expertise and life experiences. As a coach, I help seeing the whys, identify blind spots, and take concrete steps toward goals.
Coach
Originally I am a communication professional and spent several years working in the marketing department of a German multinational company, later leading the department as well. I believe that great leaders are not born but become who they are through self awareness and skill development. For the past two years I have been working as a leadership and career coach, supporting professionals and leaders in developing confident communication, self advocacy and a more conscious approach to their careers. I work especially with women and support them in stepping out of the good girl syndrome at work. I help them learn to say no to office housework, the invisible tasks that often fall on women, and to communicate and show up at work in a way that leads to real professional recognition, career advancement and higher income. My main topics include boundary setting and saying no without guilt, confident communication and self advocacy, dealing with failure, and the psychology of money.
I am a senior executive with over 20 years of leadership experience across financial services, automotive, fleet management, and industrial equipment sectors. I participated in several mentorship program earlier, supporting young leaders in Hungary, France, Greece and Poland. I am a results-driven, people-focused leader who believes that sustainable success is built through strong teams, clear accountability, and continuous development. My leadership style is collaborative and hands-on, with a strong emphasis on empowering leaders, aligning organizations around common goals, and delivering measurable business outcomes.
Finance and Controlling Manager – Allianz Technology
I worked at MOL Group for over 12 years, gaining experience in various positions, including project management, professional business support of the Group HSE Vice President, and leading a business support team. Recently, I transitioned to a new sector, which required courage and adaptability. As a mentor, I can authentically support those seeking their career paths, having successfully navigated changes and challenges myself. I am passionate about the opportunities that change brings and am committed to supporting the growth and success of others.
Social Relations Team Lead – 4ig Nyrt.
I have been working in the telecommunications sector for more than 30 years in the fields of communications and corporate social responsibility. Currently, I lead the Social Relations team at 4iG Nyrt.. In this role, I coordinate the work of two foundations, the One Alapítvány and the 4iG a Digitális Társadalomért Alapítvány, and I also oversee the CSR activities of the group’s subsidiary companies. The focus of my work is on initiatives that create value both for the company and for society. Over the past decades, I have learned that most challenges have solutions if we approach them with openness and persistence. In my work, quality, creative thinking, responsibility and a humane attitude serve as the most important guiding principles. As a leader, I strive to ensure that my team and I pursue our strategic goals and daily tasks in a way that allows each of us to find personal satisfaction, purpose and opportunities for development, while also seeing one another as partners. I consider mistakes to be challenges from which we can learn the most, particularly because of their complexity. I enjoy working with mentees who are curious, open to feedback and willing to look at professional situations from a broader perspective. In such collaborations, I offer a practical approach, structured thinking and multiple possible solution paths, while also paying attention not only to professional questions but to leadership thinking and team collaboration. I believe that the foundation of a well-functioning team is not an exceptional set of leadership tools, but genuine attention to people. This is supported by a consultative approach, structured operations and an atmosphere of trust.
Senior Documentation Program Manager – Emerson Automation Solutions Magyarország
I’m a firm believer in the enduring value of continuous learning and collaborative support. With a firsthand understanding of the transformative impact of mentorship, I am deeply committed to guiding individuals towards realizing their full potential. Employing a solution-focused approach and embracing the “challenge by choice” methodology, I leverage my active listening skills to foster a supportive environment. By building upon individuals’ existing skills and achievements, I aim to unearth opportunities for further development and maximize their professional growth.
Senior Manager, Security Assurance, Security and Resiliency – Kyndryl Hungary Kft.
As a woman, I’m passionate about leading a diverse team in information security at the world’s largest start-up. I believe that different points of view help to find the best solutions. As a mentor, I would like to share my own experiences, confident that I can motivate young aspirants at the beginning of their careers, hoping that the momentum of the new generation will give me new energy as well.
IHDS-certified Human Design and BG5 analyst and self-awareness mentor
As an IHDS-certified Human Design and BG5 analyst and self-awareness mentor, I help clients understand how they function at a deeper level and how to fully use their potential. My work focuses on decision-making, energy management, and recognizing behavioral patterns. Combining my background in psychology with international business experience, I support them in working and leading in a way that is aligned and sustainable. I believe that long-term personal and professional success is built on self-awareness and conscious self-leadership.
Founder, Reloaded Solutions Ltd.
As the founder of Reloaded Solutions Ltd., I have been consciously building my own business for over two years, drawing on 12 years of professional experience in HR. In my work, I support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in developing transparent and robust HR processes and systems that not only improve operational efficiency but also create genuinely self-sustaining organisational structures. I believe that leaders can only think strategically when they move beyond day-to-day operational pressures and begin to see their organisation through systems and structure. This principle underpins my work: I support my clients through the development of performance management systems, onboarding processes, clear accountability structures and overall leadership effectiveness. As a business coach and leadership development professional, I work with managing directors and senior leaders, focusing on conscious decision-making, authentic leadership and sustainable growth. As an ambassador of the Önbizalomnövelde (Self-Confidence Development) programme, supporting female leaders is particularly important to me. I help them lead their businesses with professional confidence, inner stability and strong self-belief.
EIA Senior Practitioner Coach and Mentor
I consider myself an enthusiastic and conscientious person who believes in new beginnings, self-awareness and the unique power of women. I always look at the big picture and seek coherency. I regard love, acceptance and health as the most important values. I believe that every individual has an inherent right to physical, mental, and emotional well-being, as well as to learn how and what they can do for themselves in order to achieve their goals. I view human beings as complex individuals, therefore I consider working with thoughts, emotions and the physical dimension to be equally important, along with creating harmony among these three areas.
Procurement and Cost optimization Professional
I am a procurement and cost optimization professional with more than fifteen years of experience in corporate operations, supplier management, and efficient cost management. Throughout my career, I have worked on improving organizational transparency and cost efficiency, and as a mentor I would be happy to support others in practical topics such as strategic procurement, negotiation, and cost optimization.
COO, Account Director – Nest Group
Corporate communications consultant and operations leader with a focus on organizational development. I have experience across agency and in-house roles, as well as in the media sector. My core strengths include crisis communication and internal corporate communications. My clients have included OTP Bank, DHL Express, Richter Gedeon, BYD, and CATL.
Sales and Business Operations Manager
With over 6 years in corporate leadership and 13 years of professional experience, my leadership identity is rooted in the principles of Slow Management and Regenerative Leadership. I believe that sustainable results are driven by strategies built on emotional intelligence and a human-centric approach. I am passionate about sharing this mindset with early-career professionals, newly appointed managers, and those seeking to rediscover their professional motivation. Empowering female leaders is particularly important to me. My aim is to help normalize the synergy between career and family, both in the workplace and in our culture. I want to show that motherhood, career progression, and achieving ambitious professional goals are not mutually exclusive, but complementary paths that let us thrive in every stage of our lives.
Business Developer, DKF Kft.
I am passionate about connecting cutting-edge technologies with real-world impact. As a Business Development professional at the Hungarian HPC Competence Center, I help industry and government harness the power of supercomputing to drive innovation, competitiveness, and digital sovereignty. In addition, I serve as the Head of the Hungarian chapter of Women in HPC, where I actively promote diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities in the high-performance computing community. I believe that fostering collaboration between different sectors and supporting women in technology are key to building a stronger, future-ready digital ecosystem. My focus areas include partnership building, innovation strategy, and enabling organizations to unlock the full potential of advanced computing technologies. Member of Egyenlítő Alapítvány https://egyenlitoalapitvany.org/case-study/horvath-erzsebet/
Engagement & AI Enablement Director, Kyndryl
I have been with Kyndryl for 23 years, following the company’s spin-off from IBM. I bring broad HR experience, having progressed from local HR leadership roles to regional and global positions. In my current role as Engagement & AI Enablement Director, I focus on the people side of AI transformation, helping teams adopt new ways of working and ensuring change is human-centered. I strongly believe that inclusive, diverse teams and people-first organizational change are critical to long-term success. After the spin-off, I led the rollout of Kyndryl’s new company culture in Hungary. I also serve as Co-Chair of Women KIN, which brings together Kyndryl’s female employees in Hungary, and I facilitate confidence-building workshops to support the growth and development of my colleagues. I am most energized by opportunities to help others succeed.
Customer Service Manager, BP
I am Andrea Joó, 38 years old, economist, and a manager at an international energy company (BP). I have more than 15 years of work experience on customer support, sales support, and human resource (training, mentoring, coaching) areas. My passion is learning, traveling, and discovering different cultures. As a mentor, I am keen on sharing my experience and knowledge, supporting the mentee’s development, and making a positive impact on people – while I also learn a lot about others and myself.
owner, coach – S.E. Kadar Coaching Services
I have always beleived in uplifting other women and girls. I previously supported diversity and inclusion in tech by being an organizer of Django Girls, which was a unique experience for me. I think I could add value as a mentor with my background.
Senior Manager Project Management, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Project and program leader with 15+ years of experience in global, matrix organizations. In recent years, my focus has shifted toward people management and talent development, building teams and performance environments where growth and delivery reinforce each other. I believe sustainable project success is driven by intentionally developed people. As a mentor, I create a structured yet safe space where women can gain clarity, build confidence, and grow into their full professional potential. #projectmanagement #peopleleadership #talentdevelopment #mentoring #agile
Head of HR, ALDI IIT
My name is Anikó Karl, I am an HR and business manager with experience in several industries, primarily in managing major changes and transforming complex, administrative corporate structures and skills into innovative, learning-oriented ones. The trick is in the people, the desire and ability to learn, and childlike curiosity. If we turn that off, we make our own lives miserable and lose our spark. Do you know your spark? If not, come on, let’s find it together!
Project manager – MTA
I come from the countryside, from Tolna county, from the Swabian area. I have a technical education (water management, environmental engineering, business management). I spent two decades as a supply chain leader in multinational companies (P&G, The LEGO Group), including 11 years abroad. I shifted careers as a regional director and after moving home I started providing support as a coach and trainer. I love human stories and great causes. I am currently managing a large-scale science organisation project, and I also take on coaching clients with limited capacity. My strengths include the ability to see through complexity, recognise patterns, open communication, and humour.
With over 22 years of experience in retail operations management, I have built a solid career working with leading international players in the fashion and beauty industry. My expertise can support mentees navigating complex corporate environments where strategic and result-driven mindset, cross-functional collaboration, and strong ownership are key to success. In addition, I have completed a foundational training in coaching, and people development has always been a core priority in my leadership approach. My main motivation to participate in the mentoring program as a mentor is to support young female leaders in succeeding in their roles and to stand behind as a strong professional pillar in moments of uncertainty and lack of clarity. I have worked within international environments, where business English was a fundamental requirement.
Intuitív life coach
My name is Viktória Kerekes, and I am a life coach and life guidance counselor. I help people who feel stuck in some area of their lives—whether it involves relationships, careers, self-confidence, or inner uncertainty. In my work, I support those who come to me in uncovering the blocks and recurring patterns present in their lives. Once these are brought to consciousness, we work together using intuitive methods and personalized tools to find solutions and achieve real change. ✨ I believe that behind every obstacle lies the key to the solution—sometimes all it takes is an outside, supportive perspective and a safe space to find it. 🤍
CEO, MangroveLab
My name is Judit Kertész and I work in service design and customer experience. With a background in management consulting, for more than 10 years I’ve been helping organizations such as UNIQA, Mastercard, Vodafone, NN, Graphisoft and the Bátor Tábor Foundation better understand their customers and design services that address real needs. Until 2025, for eight years I led my own strategic design consultancy, which was a successful but also very demanding period that shaped much of how I think about work, leadership and collaboration. Today I work as an independent consultant and creative facilitator, running workshops, supporting innovation projects and occasionally teaching at MOME. I’m increasingly interested in communities and initiatives that bring new perspectives and opportunities to learn from others.
Chief Advisor – Mayor’s Office for the 2nd District of Budapest
I am Nóra Kiss, I work for the Municipality of Budapest, as a direct advisor to the Mayor. I mainly deal with cultural affairs and social development. I graduated in pedagogy at the University of Szeged, then in sociology at the ELTE TáTK, and soon as a minority political scientist. I have worked as a spokesperson assistant at the National Federation of Hungarian Trade Unions, at the Ministry of National Cultural Heritage, at the Office of the National Assembly and at the Ministry of Education and Culture as a parliamentary liaison officer, and as a personal assistant to the Minister of Education and Culture. He also worked in the Hungarian National Museum as Head of the Communications and Strategy Department and in the business sector in the field of communications.
I am currently working on a cultural and community development strategy for the second district of Budapest. In this planning process, we are working on the priority that culture has a social shaping role, so that it can have an impact on communities and thus on social inequalities, especially for women. In the 21st century, communities are facing complex and interdependent crises, and by rethinking urban ecosystems, they can become more resilient and adaptable to change.
Head of Gondoskodás-Egymásért Foundation – E.ON Hungária Zrt.
I have been working at E.ON for 15 years, closely collaborating with colleagues—initially on the technical side as an engineer and, for the past two years, in HR. No matter where I am within the company, as a woman and a mother, I find it essential to maintain a balance between work and personal life. I believe that achieving this requires a family-friendly workplace and strong interpersonal connections.
One key aspect of this is ensuring that mothers on leave do not become completely isolated from their workplace, allowing them to stay informed about important changes and developments. This is where we can offer support, helping to ease their return to work. The Maternity Contact Network serves precisely this purpose, providing opportunities for experience and knowledge-sharing through personal connections. In this network, I have taken on the role of a bridge, facilitating communication and support.
I take great pride in our maternity-friendly corporate policies, which make us pioneers in Hungary. I love working in teams and helping others, and my goal is to contribute to finding the right balance between family life and a successful career.
I am currently working on a cultural and community development strategy for the second district of Budapest. In this planning process, we are working on the priority that culture has a social shaping role, so that it can have an impact on communities and thus on social inequalities, especially for women. In the 21st century, communities are facing complex and interdependent crises, and by rethinking urban ecosystems, they can become more resilient and adaptable to change.
enterpreneur
I support the career goals of people over 40, with a special focus on career change. I myself changed careers at the age of 54, transitioning from employee to entrepreneur. I have continuously worked as a teacher, gaining experience in educating different age groups and shaping mindsets. Sharing knowledge has been a defining element throughout my life. It brings me genuine joy when others can draw strength and insight from my experience.
I work with a variety of methods, which is a key factor in achieving effective results.
Career Counselor, Coach, Mentor
I work as a career counselor, coach and mentor for more than 10 years. My work is to help people who have the willingness to change. I mainly work with career and leadership coaching. I help my clients to find their strengths and their inner and outer resources. I also worked with several civil organizations, where I did trainings, organizational development and other supportive work. The goal of our work together is that my client finds a realistic but challenging goal, and also the way to reach it.
VP HR & ESG, SAF-HOLLAND Group / Haldex
I have 25 years of experience in the field of HR, People and Culture, which I extended to Sustainability (ESG) in the last years. With my background as an economist and my hands-on, open, and curious approach, my main motivation is to drive improvement and excellence in business. I have implemented people strategies and processes with Inclusion and Diversity focus throughout the full employee lifecycle in manufacturing, engineering and technology companies, and supported several initiatives to break down systemic barriers also in my private life. As a mother of two girls my vision is a world where everyone can build on their talent and live a happy and fulfilling life. Besides being thankful for all the mentors, coaches and allies that helped me throughout my life, I also would like to pay it forward and share my experience with others. I have found mentoring really efficient in this area, and I am looking forward to learning other perspectives and being challenged by the mentees.
Division Director – Central Médiacsoport Zrt.
I have been working as a coaching-oriented leader in the media industry for 25 years. In mentor and coaching roles, my goal is to help mentees identify the root of their challenges and support them in overcoming these obstacles through their own inner resources. My mission is to empower women to stand up for themselves in every situation.
Marketing Director, The Coca-Cola Company
I’m open-minded and curious person who enjoys learning and sharing knowledge with others. With over 17 years of experience across various FMCG companies, as well as continuous development through postgraduate studies and professional courses, I have gained a broad perspective that helped me grow both personally and professionally. My motivation to become a mentor comes from a genuine desire to support others in their development, share practical insights, and help them build confidence in their abilities. I believe mentoring is a valuable two-way process that allows both the mentor and mentee to learn, grow, and achieve meaningful goals together. I hold a postgraduate diploma in Non-violent Communication and in Training Facilitation.
#marketing #peopleleadership #communication #Brandstrategy
HR & Operative Manager
I have been working in HR and business operations for over 12 years, including 7 years in leadership roles. Through my work, I see every day that talent alone is not enough – especially for young women -without conscious self-advocacy, visibility, and the right support system. As a leader, I have always taken on a mentoring role: supporting junior colleagues in recognizing their value, confidently representing themselves, and making intentional career decisions. I have also prepared several professionals for stepping into leadership roles. I am currently completing a career guide book specifically designed to help young women build intentional and authentic career paths. I believe that structured professional support builds not only careers, but confidence and long-term societal impact as well.
business coach, Beneford Kft
With 30 years of experience in banking and over 20 years in leadership roles, I am now dedicated to making leadership more human-centered. I believe that true performance comes not from control, but from trust, attention, and genuine connection. As the creator of the Coaching Culture Program and the Inner Compass approach, I support leaders in becoming not only successful, but truly impactful and inspiring. I am especially passionate about supporting women in finding their voice and stepping into visible leadership roles. As a mentor, I aim to be a thinking partner who helps my mentee gain clarity, recognize their strengths, and confidently move toward what truly matters to them.
Head of Team, Deutsche Telekom ITTC Hungary Kft.
I am a mid-level leader at Deutsche Telekom, where I lead an international team of 40 professionals. Over the past 15 years, I have held People Lead roles at three major multinational companies, leading technology-focused teams and supporting colleagues in shaping and advancing their individual career paths. For nearly a decade, I have been actively involved as an internal mentor in leadership development programs, working closely with emerging and experienced leaders on their professional growth. In addition, for the past three years, I have been working as an independent career coach, supporting individual clients in conscious career planning, leadership development, and value-based decision-making. As a woman, mother, and leader, I have firsthand experience of the impact a supportive environment, honest feedback, and psychological safety can have on personal and professional growth. As a mentor, my aim is to provide this kind of empowering support and contribute to the long-term development and confidence of my mentees. Volunteering is especially important to me: I am a member of the Önbizalomnövelde Ambassador Team and regularly participate in pro bono coaching initiatives organized by the Hungarian Chapter of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). I strongly believe that sharing knowledge and experience creates meaningful social impact.
CEO, MBD Consulting
Process & Systems Development Expert | SME Consultant | Agile Leader I hold a degree in Food Engineering, and over the past 20+ years I have built my experience as an employee in multinational environments and as a consultant across a wide range of projects. I have worked in food industry (FMCG), telecommunications, and heavy industry – this diverse background is my guarantee for the quality of work I deliver. I believe that efficiency is not a goal, but a baseline requirement – and that sustainable growth is built on deliberate systems. I work alongside businesses and leaders in two directions: for some, we build a functioning system from the ground up, while for others, we make an existing one stronger, faster, and more sustainable. On both paths, I work with agile methodologies and genuine optimization. At the client’s pace – but with a clear direction. #businessdevelopment #smедevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #efficiencyimprovement #processdevelopment
Data Science Senior Manager – Tesco Business Services
My name is Petra Mayer, and I have 10+ years of experience in the field of data management at various multinational corporations. I am currently working as a senior manager in IT business development, where my team and I develop automated, AI‑based business solutions. Throughout my career, the presence of female mentors has meant everything to me, as I have spent my entire professional life working in male‑dominated environments (I spent 3 years in German automotive industry, where I was literally the only female leader in my immediate environment. Even now, my supervisor and my immediate team consist of 99% foreign men). I would like to help the younger female generation navigate and thrive in this still patriarchally inclined world, and learn how to make their voices heard. I want to give back what I once received from my wonderful female leaders.
Senior Manager – Finance & Operations, Coca-Cola Magyarország Szolgáltató Kft.
I’m Robert, a driven finance professional with extensive experience in the field of finance business partnering in the FMCG industry spanning across Budapest, London and Vienna. I’d like to become a mentor to help young professionals as I was helped at the early stage of my career as I am a firm believer of human connections and enabling others through shared experiences and with the right conversations.
Support Engineering Manager, GitLab
I’m a beginner entrepreneur who works as Support Engineering Manager as a main role. I’ve been in support for over 10 years as I love supporting people. At the company I act as mentor as well.
Owner & Managing director – G&R Kft.
Hajnalka Nagy, MBA – mentor, business and life coach, team coach, trainer and counsellor. I have twenty plus years of management experience in the multinational financial and real estate sectors, and I have been working as a successful entrepreneur and development professional for ten years. During my career, I have proven myself in both large corporate and SME environments, led domestic and international strategic projects, and managed organizational development processes for market-leading companies. I also have international management experience, and the Dubai World Expo was a lasting professional and personal experience for me. I have always considered knowledge sharing important, and as a regional leader I was responsible for EMEA-level knowledge management. As President of Vezetésfejlesztés Alapítvány of Corvinus University, I worked on supporting young talents and raising the international standards of MBA education. I was able to truly experience the power of networking as the founding President of the AmCham FM Committee. Currently, as an entrepreneur and consultant, I help my clients consciously build their careers, develop their businesses, and building a strong personal brand. I support those who want to succeed as leaders, are considering a career change, or want to take their own businesses to the next level with unique, customized strategies. I pay special attention to mentoring female leaders and entrepreneurs because I believe that the success of the next generation depends on sharing knowledge and experience. My goal is for those who come to me to achieve their goals in a constantly changing world with a strategic approach, confidence, and self-identity.
Authentic Leadership Coach – Business Transformation Strategy Advisor
I bring domestic and international strategic and operational leadership experience in business transformation across the B2B, FMCG, consulting, and healthcare sectors. For over 15 years, I have served as a mentor and coach, supporting leaders involved in business transformation throughout the EMEA region. I am a committed advocate for women in leadership. Throughout my career, I have often observed that increasing women’s influence leads to more balanced decision-making and a collaborative culture. By integrating diverse perspectives, this approach ultimately drives business productivity and profitability. #businesstransformation
Founder, OYU – by Judit Otto
I worked as a SME top manager (earlier as sales manager, later as general manager) for more than 20 years. Last year – after an acqusition and an intergation – a big chapter closed in my life and my carrier. I took a sabbatical year. From these knowledge and exprerienses I have started a new carrier as a sabbatical manager since this February.
Senior Director – Digital Technology, GE Vernova
Economist and IT expert. Successful technology leader at GE Vernova with 25+ years of extensive leadership experience in business information technologies in multinational environment. Currently senior director leading GE Vernova’s global IT organization of statutory, tax and localization. Managing director of GE Vernova Holding Hungary.
Founder and Owner of the Tejmadár Brand
My name is Sára Pap, founder and owner of the Tejmadár brand. I started my career in retail, within the fashion industry. As a franchise owner, I introduced several international brands to the Hungarian market (KAZAR, PALMERS, INGLOT), where I learned how to build a brand with intention: from market entry and positioning to network expansion, creating customer experience, and delivering long-term value. Five years ago, I decided to shift into the hospitality industry and build my own brand. I was driven by the same mindset as before—to create something distinctive and strong. This is how Tejmadár was born: a modern, urban concept built around an iconic Hungarian dessert, madártej. What continuously drives me is the desire for constant growth, curiosity, and the determination to take action. I believe there is no such thing as a finished state—there is always room to improve, whether it’s the guest experience, operations, the team, or most importantly, myself. For me, hospitality is not just about service. I believe every guest experience is the result of conscious decisions—attention, quality, and attitude. The same applies to my team: it is important for me to build an environment where young colleagues can grow, stay motivated, and genuinely feel good. My goal is simple: to build a brand that creates lasting value.
Holistic Coach
My name is Eszter Pék, I am a Holistic Coach working with the topic of wellbeing. Earlier I was leading the Best Employer Program in Hungary and worked as a HR Consultant for 40 companies.
Deputy Mayor – Üllő
I have over 15 years of experience working with people and organizations, mainly in HR and leadership roles. Most of my background comes from corporate environments – including multinational companies and Big4 – where I led teams, managed organizational change, and handled complex projects. In recent years, I’ve also been working in the public sector and with civil organizations. My focus there is on community-related topics, stakeholder relationships, and building cooperation between institutions, NGOs, and local communities. What connects all of this is working with people and making things work better. From the corporate side, I bring a structured, business-driven mindset; from the public and community side, a more human, practical approach. As a mentor, I support people in understanding how organizations really work, getting clarity on their own situation, and taking the next step – whether it’s a career move, a leadership challenge, or starting something new. I don’t offer ready-made answers, but help people think things through and find their own direction.
Founder – Resnik Consulting
I am a leadership development expert and executive coach and with over 30 years of international leadership experience across business and HR. Today, I support women leaders in strengthening their confidence, decision-making, and leadership effectiveness in complex environments. I have delivered over 2,000 hours of coaching globally and teach leadership at the University of Ljubljana. My work is also grounded in research on how social expectations and private-life pressures shape women’s leadership journeys.
Senior HR and OD consultant, coach, team coach
I have been working in HR and organizational development for nearly 30 years. In addition to degrees in economics and law, I am a certified coach, team coach, and organizational designer. For more than 10 years I led HR teams as an HR director and in other senior HR leadership roles in large companies. For the past 9 years I have been working as a strategic HR consultant, organizational development consultant, and coach for leaders and leadership teams, helping organizations navigate major change processes. I am also the mother of four wonderful children, so I know how challenging it can be to balance work, family, and our own needs — and at the same time, how beautiful, fulfilling, and joyful life can be when this balance is achieved at least to a certain extent. I most enjoy mentoring around HR topics and leadership dilemmas or difficulties, but I am also happy to support with topics related to the many roles connected to being a working mother. #HR #consulting #leadership #strategy
Managing Director – EmpathyCraft Studio Kft.
My name is Korinna Spekker. I’m an experienced Technical Writer, UX Designer and Emotional Intelligence Trainer. I currently work for Pfizer as the Service Manager of their internal Platforms documentation portal. This role required me to shift perspective from a regular full-time employee to a contractor and founder of my very own company. Throughout my 10+ years of professional experience in various multinational companies, I always found great joy in mentoring new colleagues or supporting the team as a Change Manager. I enjoy having honest conversations, digging deeper and working together to achieve goals.
Business Coach
My name is Anita Szabó, and I have been supporting organizational transformations for more than seven years, primarily in agile environments. I do the same thing in many roles: I listen, think systematically, and help increase personal and organizational efficiency and well-being. My roles include agile coach, organizational development consultant, transformative team coach, business and leadership coach, PCM trainer and coach, and supervisor in training.
Managing Director, BeeCorp Studio Kft.
A brand manager with a strategic approach, she has been leading the BeeCorp communications agency for 10 years, was previously responsible for the 3D design team of an auto mechanic company, was the creative director of WebCorp and several agencies and the designer of Képpont 96′ printing house. She deals with all segments of marketing on a daily basis, mentors SME leaders in systems thinking and automatable processes. She has award-winning projects to her name, in 2023 they became the youngest company to win the Hungarian Business Awards sector award, and in 2024 she was chosen as the regional entrepreneur of the year by the National Association of Entrepreneurs. Her passion is the talent management of start-up and female entrepreneurs, equal opportunities within the company and the growth of female leaders in the business sector.
Stratégiai szemléletű vezető vagyok, a marketing minden szegmensével napi szinten foglalkozom. Segítek a rendszerszemléletű gondolkodásban és az automatizálható folyamatokban. Díjnyertes projektek fűződnek a nevemhez és 2024-ben regionális év vállalkozójává választottak.
Founder of WhiskyNet
Economist, business owner, mentor, and founder of WhiskyNet. After 18 years of building my company, I successfully sold it in the fall of 2025, so I have first-hand experience of the entire process of selling a company. I am currently involved in mentoring, with a particular focus on supporting young women in starting and consciously building their own businesses. I believe that sharing experience plays a key role in developing sustainable and successful entrepreneurial paths.
Managing Director – Profiles International Hungary Kft.
In my work I often find that a well-timed question or a calm conversation does more to help with a professional dilemma than any ready-made advice. Many important insights are born in moments like these – when someone is able to look at their own situation from a different perspective. I have been working with leaders as a consultant and coach for ~ 20 years, and for 10+ years I have also been mentoring colleagues within our own organization as well as external consultant partners. In my work I frequently use coaching and mentoring approaches side by side. Sometimes it is questions that move thinking forward, other times, sharing an experience or a perspective provides a new „handhold”. I place great value on honest, grounded dialogue and on creating an atmosphere where someon can quietly think through their own dilemmas. If this kind of shared reflection might be useful to anyone, I would be glad to be their partner in it.
Pr expert, Orien PR
Scrum master & agilis coach – Hydro GBS
Hi everyone! I studied psychology, which still shapes the way I work today: I listen, I ask questions, and I genuinely care about what’s happening on the other side. My career path has never been linear – I’ve seen the challenges of HR, IT, and transformation offices up close. This has taught me to think in systems while still making people-centered decisions. As a mentor, I believe it’s not about giving ready-made answers, but about asking the right questions. I’m empathetic, a good listener, and I enjoy creating a safe space where it’s okay to think, question, and redesign. I find real fulfillment in moments when, after a conversation, someone walks away seeing themselves or their next step a little more clearly. In my free time, I watch Netflix (strictly for research purposes 😉), go wine tasting with my friends, or attend basketball games with my family — because knowing how to enjoy life is just as important as knowing how to work. If you’re looking for a mentor who thinks in a structured way but speaks a very human language, you’ve just found her.
Associate Partner, Tax & Legal, KPMG in Hungary
I’m really looking forward to being a mentor because I enjoy helping others grow and reach their goals. I’ve learned a lot over the years, and now I’d love to pay it forward by supporting others on their journeys. I’m excited to share what I know, learn together, and make the most out of this experience!
Tech Lead for Advisory Management – NN Group
I transitioned to technology from business of banking/insurance sector, driven by passion for understanding and fulfilling all time customer needs. During my career I have been realizing and enforcing future-proof strengths as adaptability, flexibility, curiosity, and bravery, that have helped me to excel and positively influence the business and tech relations. My leadership is marked by commitment to empower and inspire others, and fostering an environment of growth via technology.
Software Development Manager, Tesco Technology
I started as a developer but I moved towards development / management over time. Nowadays I’m doing management stuff mostly. I’m working closely with my team, listening and adjusting according to their feedback.
Senior HR Consultant
I have 20+ years of strategic and innovative HR leadership experience. I have led and managed the full range of HR functions. I have designed and implemented short and long-term corporate human resources plans that include, but are not limited to, maintaining or improving employee relations, talent acquisition and development, succession planning, workforce planning, compensation and benefits, and performance management. I have experience in leading a number of national level HR programs such as Talent Acquisition ,Wellbeing& Health, Employee Satisfaction. My goal as a leader has always been to create an environment where our employees feel comfortable, enjoy working together and achieve remarkable results. I have been working as an HR consultant for a year – in several cases I have built up a complete HR process, conducted HR audits and initiated motivation schemes and succession projects for several companies. For me, it is a very exciting time now, both for my professional and personal development. As a pro-bono work I support NGO leaders in HR issues. I am an individual supporter and ambassador for the Bridge Budapest community. Interesting things – I’m originally a social worker and social politics, worked in this profession for almost 10 years. From the very beginning, I have been very open to accepting and embracing difference and creating equal opportunities My hobbies – I love reading and travelling and explorer the unknown.
Scrum Master, trainer, coach
I am Márta Varga, a Scrum Master, trainer, and internationally certified coach with multiple professional focuses (career support, work-life balance, leadership support, time and change management) and tools (personality profiling, creativity development, management tools, and systems thinking). Mother, partner, friend, pet owner. Living being. Big dreamer, continuously evolving, absorbing and emitting creative energies, experiencing and re-experiencing emotions. Encouraging, stimulating, initiative-taking, supporting with a neuroaffirmative approach. I paint, I develop my own product. I am currently training to become an organizational developer and mediator: I continuously develop myself so I can help others.
HR consultant, Sigma Technology Hungary
My name is Barnabás Varjú, I am an HR expert, Consultant, and Trainer. In every role I take on, I work toward developing workplaces in Hungary where people can work well — because it is genuinely good to work there. My mentoring and leadership experience comes from my scouting background, where I served as a patrol leader, team commander, and as an instructor and training leader in leadership development programs. This mentoring role moves me for two reasons: on one hand, the topic of equality is very close to my heart — I believe it can be in all of our interests, and that through it we can build a healthier society. On the other hand, my own career has been shaped by mentors to whom I owe a great deal, and I would very much like to help others along their own career paths in return
Managing Director, Executive coach, Strategic Advisor – MeZo Hungary
Ambition, strength, perseverance, quality, elegance – these are the competencies that best characterize my professional career. I believe in knowledge sharing, continuous learning and the power of community. With my goal-oriented and customer-oriented personality, I support the pursuit of quality and a solution-oriented approach. I believe that teamwork, with the professional competence and responsibility of individuals, produces more effective results and creates value. The harmony of humility, professional preparation and personality play an important role in my work. I have a degree in economics and marketing, as well as a certified interim manager, executive, business and life coach qualification. I have spent most of my professional career in recent years as a manager, business development, project management and key customer relations, which on the one hand strengthened me in taking individual responsibility, but at the same time provided multicultural understanding thanks to the diverse and international clientele. I am committed to helping others with my charity work – Bátor Tábor Foundation, Equality Foundation, Hősök Tere, Csodalámpa Foundation.
Sustainability Project Director, Accredited Sustainability Consultant – Planet Fanatics’ Network Ltd. // Entrepreneur
I started working with sustainability (ESG) in Hungary when environmental protection, diversity, or sustainability reporting were still scarcely discussed at any company. I’m proud to have climbed the career ladder in this field—from intern to associate, and eventually to Sustainability Project Director. Over the past 15 years, I’ve learned tremendously from others, not only about the profession itself but also about working with integrity and values. Having multiple professional roles led me to entrepreneurship during Covid. This immense freedom, the creative energy, and the variety of roles I embody daily (photographer, graphic designer, publisher, marketer, virtual assistant, efficiency mentor, certified dog sitter) provide that special added value. As a mentor, I am eager to share these experiences with others.
Director – CIO Business Operations – Kyndryl
I’ve graduated as a software developer at the Technical University of Budapest. After a year at smaller companies, I spent 20 years at IBM and lately I joined Kyndryl as Director of CIO Business Operations. I’ve had various roles in my career including software developer, business analyst, project manager and management positions in the IT fields of Manufacturing, HR, Finance and Business Operations. I’m very passionate about mentoring and giving back. I enjoy supporting and helping others to grow in their careers.
Strategic Advisor – Network4 Media Group
Experienced leader in TV media research with more than 30 yrs.
Founder, PeopleCorelnsight
A strategic, human-centered, results-driven HR advisor and HR executive leading people and culture transformation across multinational and SME environments. I specialize in aligning HR with business strategy, enabling leaders, and building inclusive, future-ready organizations. I’ve successfully led complex HR transformations, introduced innovative digital solutions, and guided leadership teams through organizational change.