Arpad Bagita is a seasoned executive search professional and management consultant with demonstrated skill in cross-border search. Having previously held senior leadership roles within multinational organizations, he possesses in-depth business expertise, notably in international business development. He works with organizations across a range of sectors, with particular focus on industrials.
Professional Focus
- 15 years’ experience in executive search and management consulting, with additional experience in senior leadership roles
- Extensive professional network in Eastern European markets
- Broad industry experience with specialized expertise in the industrial sector, including automotive, energy, and manufacturing
- Strong management skills including business development, talent management, negotiation, strategic planning, international business, change management, organizational development and process improvement
- Native Hungarian, proficient in English, Russian and Slovak
Business Expertise
- Independent management and leadership consultant
- Senior Consultant at another leading global executive search firm; member of Automotive and Oil & Energy practice group
- Managing Director, Hungary and Vice President, Southeast Europe at Finnish manufacturing company Uponor Oyj
- Area Sales Manager, Eastern Europe at Brady Corporation, a global leader in identification solutions
- Commercial Director, CEE at Alcoa CSI
- Sector Leader, Industrial Metal Coatings at Dutch multinational Akzo Nobel Coatings; promoted from R&D Engineer in automotive division
Practice Membership
Global Industry Practices
- Industrial
Additional Sector Expertise
- Automotive
- Energy
- Manufacturing
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree from Lajos Kossuth University, Debrecen
- Executive Leadership Programs at IMD Business School, including Leadership (Finland), Supply Chain (Spain), Brand Management (Germany), Finance (U.S.)
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