When I joined BCG in January 1999 I didn’t really know what to expect from the company. It was more of an opportunistic decision, based on a job posting and a "let’s try it" attitude.

I faced a very intense experience from the very beginning. The mix of diverse and interesting people and complex problems creates a very challenging environment which you either love or want to run away from.

At the very beginning I made a small attempt to escape, but then I began to love it and enjoyed an amazing intellectual journey. I've had the chance to work at every career level in BCG, from my start as an associate to becoming a partner and leader of the Budapest office in 2007.

During this journey I have played different roles in the firm but one thing has not changed: I continue to be passionate about the amazing mix of a very friendly atmosphere, enjoyable social events, great parties, intellectual freedom, and high quality standards in professional life.

László joined BCG in 1999 after working in financial management roles with multinationals including Alcoa, Cora Hypermarket, and Bausparkasse Schwaebisch Hall.

He has a degree in economics from the Budapest University of Economic Sciences.

I joined BCG one year after graduating from university. It is hard to describe the depth of experience I gained and the level of professional and personal development I enjoyed during my close to 12 years with BCG.

Dozen years is a long time, but I decided to stay with BCG because it provides an unparalleled environment to tackle complex and high-stakes issues, work with the senior management of industry leaders and amazing people within BCG. In addition, it is truly an international place. I spent almost five years in our San Francisco office where I had a chance to serve some of the global players of the technology industry. This knowledge with a feel for the local market allows me to provide the leading companies in this region with advice that is very much forward-looking, yet grounded on the reality of the CEE environment. That is what I call a winning combination.