As the fall season gets underway, AmCham Hungary’s Committees and Working Groups are once again bringing members together to exchange ideas, address shared challenges and contribute to the issues shaping the business environment. These platforms offer a chance to connect with professionals from across the business community, discuss sector-specific developments, share best practices and help shape AmCham’s advocacy priorities. Whether you are looking to broaden your network, contribute your expertise or learn from peers, getting involved is one of the best ways to make the most of your AmCham membership.
Digital Committee
The Digital Committee brings together AmCham members to explore how digitalization and emerging technologies can strengthen business competitiveness in Hungary. With AI high on its agenda, the Committee supports companies in their digital transformation, promotes knowledge sharing and practical cooperation, and advocates for a competitive and resilient digital ecosystem. It also aims to foster faster technology adoption and strengthen US-Hungarian business cooperation in the field of digitalization.
Contacts:
Árpád Jorzsits, Digital Committee Chair; Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions; T-Systems International
Edina Molnár, Policy Manager - edina.molnar [at] amcham.hu (Email)
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Healthcare Committee
The Healthcare Committee brings together AmCham members from across the pharmaceutical, medtech, healthcare services and life sciences sectors to contribute professional input to the development of Hungary’s healthcare system. Its work focuses on creating a more innovative, sustainable and competitive healthcare environment through policy recommendations, stakeholder dialogue and public-private cooperation. Key priorities include healthcare financing, access to innovation, digital health and health data, clinical trials, and stronger cooperation between public and private healthcare.
Contacts:
Janka Kocsis, Healthcare Committee Chair; Senior Manager of Governmental & Corporate Affairs, Hungary Bristol Myers Squibb
Thomas Kiss, Policy Manager - thomas.kiss [at] amcham.hu (Email)
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HR Committee
The HR Committee provides a professional platform for HR leaders and experts to exchange knowledge, discuss emerging workforce trends and explore practical solutions to shared challenges. Its work focuses on issues such as talent management, skills development, labor market flexibility, employee wellbeing and the future of work. Through regular meetings, workshops and policy discussions, the Committee helps connect member experience with AmCham’s broader workforce and human capital priorities.
Contact:
Szilvia Bogdán, HR Committee Chair, Chief People Officer, NEXON
Vivien Csernik-Tihn, Policy Manager - vivien.csernik-tihn [at] amcham.hu (Email)
Regulatory Committee
The Regulatory Committee provides legal expertise to support AmCham’s advocacy work and helps ensure that member perspectives are reflected in regulatory and legislative discussions. Bringing together experienced legal professionals and company representatives, the Committee develops professionally grounded recommendations, contributes to consultations with government stakeholders and supports other AmCham Committees on regulatory matters. Its work spans a wide range of issues, including employment regulation, FDI screening, cybersecurity, ESG and other areas affecting the business environment.
Contacts:
Dr. Dóra Bocskov-Szabó, Committee Chair, Managing Director and Senior Counsel at ExxonMobil Hungary
Edina Molnár, Policy Manager - edina.molnar [at] amcham.hu (Email)
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Sustainable Growth Committee
The Sustainable Growth Committee brings together members to explore how companies can navigate the green transition while remaining competitive. Its work focuses on sustainability regulation, ESG, climate and energy policy, circular economy, green financing and other areas shaping long-term business resilience. Through expert discussions, best-practice sharing and advocacy, the Committee supports members in turning sustainability requirements into practical business opportunities.
Contacts:
József Bőhm, Sustainable Growth Committee Chair; Global Sustainability Manager of KOSTAL
Vivien Csernik-Tihn, Policy Manager - vivien.csernik-tihn [at] amcham.hu (Email)
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Tax Committee
The Tax Committee brings together tax professionals and company representatives to discuss key developments in Hungarian and international taxation and their impact on business. The Committee identifies areas where the tax environment could become more competitive, develops practical recommendations and represents member perspectives in consultations with policymakers. It also provides a forum for members to exchange experience on emerging tax issues, regulatory changes and implementation challenges.
Contacts:
Dorottya Fábián, Tax Committee Chair, Tax and Legal Partner, Deloitte
Edina Molnár, Policy Manager - edina.molnar [at] amcham.hu (Email)
Workspace & Facilities Management Committee
The Workspace & Facilities Management Committee brings together professionals from facilities management, real estate, workplace design and related fields to exchange knowledge on the evolving world of work. Its focus includes office market trends, workplace experience, agile and hybrid working, employee wellbeing, digital technologies and sustainable facility management. Through expert discussions, best-practice sharing and office visits, the Committee helps members stay up to date with emerging solutions and practical developments shaping modern workplaces.
Contacts:
Zsolt Kákosy, Chair of the Workspace and Facilities Management Committee, Property Management Director at ICON Real Estate Management Ltd.
Ildikó Takács-Berka, Membership Manager - ildiko.berka [at] amcham.hu (Email)
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BSS Hungary Working Group
The BSS Hungary Working Group brings together companies from Hungary’s business services sector to strengthen the industry’s long-term competitiveness and attractiveness. Its work focuses on advocacy, knowledge sharing, talent attraction and cooperation with policymakers and educational institutions. Through joint initiatives and sector-wide collaboration, the Working Group also helps position business services as an attractive career path and supports the continued development of the sector in Hungary.
Contacts:
Máté Fazekas, Project Manager at BSS Hungary Working Group, Head of Corporate, Public Affairs & Brand, BT
Thomas Kiss, Policy Officer - thomas.kiss [at] amcham.hu (Email)
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Education & Innovation Working Group
The Education & Innovation Working Group brings together business and education stakeholders to strengthen cooperation in response to the changing needs of the labor market. Its work focuses on closer academia-industry collaboration, skills development, research and development, and innovation-driven growth. By helping connect education with business needs, the Working Group aims to support a more competitive, knowledge-based economy and the creation of higher value-added activities in Hungary.
Contacts:
Eyal Zucker, Working Group Lead, Managing Partner at Ediyal
Thomas Kiss, Policy Manager - thomas.kiss [at] amcham.hu (Email)
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Travel Tourism & Entertainment Working Group
The Travel Tourism & Entertainment Working Group brings together leaders from across the sector to exchange knowledge, discuss shared challenges and strengthen cooperation. Its work focuses on areas such as talent development, sustainable operations, sector competitiveness and the role of tourism in national policy. The Working Group also provides a platform for members to share best practices, build connections and contribute to discussions around Hungary’s evolving tourism strategy.
Contacts:
Angela Saliba, Tourism Working Group Co-Chair; Multi Property General Manager, Budapest Marriott Hotel
Márton Vajda, Tourism Working Group Co-Chair; CEO, The Collectives - Inner City Investments
Vivien Csernik-Tihn, Policy Manager - vivien.csernik-tihn [at] amcham.hu (Email)
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