Nandor Kugler
Business Development Expert at Western Balkans Green Center Nonprofit Llc.- Claim this Profile
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Hungarian Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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German Full professional proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Russian Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Startup Academy
Google for Startups EUNov, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Western Balkans Green Center Nonprofit Llc.
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Hungary
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Expert
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Sep 2022 - Present
• Searching for additional financing opportunities for the companies in the WBGC's portfolio both domestically and in the Western Balkan region. • Coordination with domestic, regional and international development agencies, development banks, export credit agencies, commercial banks, municipalities and government bodies. • Searching for additional domestic companies that are suitable for appearing on the market in the Western Balkan countries in the fields of energy, water management, waste water management, waste management, circular economy. • Maintaining contact with the Vienna-based Energy Community and searching for further cooperation opportunities. • Close cooperation with partner institutions and ministries in the Western Balkans countries. Show less
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Project Leader
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Jun 2022 - Sep 2022
• Collecting, evaluating, grouping and prioritizing development ideas and projects that fit the goals and measures system of the strategies. • Participation in the development of government proposals based on the strategy. • Developing the content, budget and schedule of active tourism projects. • Development of the project's maintenance and operation concept, planning and implementation of the related budget. • Coordination of the entire project management process, up to the signing of the Support Document. Show less
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Sciencer
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Hungary
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Business Intelligence Platforms
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Chief Executive Officer
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May 2021 - May 2022
Experienced Chief Executive Officer with many years on the investment side, working with multilingual and multicultural teams. I was supervising the completion of major projects. I have learned the importance of being at the forefront of innovation and showcasing that. I experienced the challenges from the inside, saw the problems and I am happy that now we have solutions that can fit the dynamic and ever-changing lifestyle of innovation for universities and SMEs alike. Experienced Chief Executive Officer with many years on the investment side, working with multilingual and multicultural teams. I was supervising the completion of major projects. I have learned the importance of being at the forefront of innovation and showcasing that. I experienced the challenges from the inside, saw the problems and I am happy that now we have solutions that can fit the dynamic and ever-changing lifestyle of innovation for universities and SMEs alike.
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Senior Investment Manager
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Apr 2019 - Apr 2021
• Participating in the pre-screening process of potential new projects by creating short summaries (one-pager/teaser), analysis of business plans, better understanding of the business models and the target markets. • I have gained deep insights regarding the overall investment process, working closely with the founders or stakeholders of the potential new investment targets. Key responsibilities were the full preparation of investment decision materials. • I was highly involved in the coordination and execution of investment transactions that have received green light from the Investment Committee. • I took part in drafting of indicative investment proposals for the potential new projects and participate in the term sheet negotiation process, creating proposals for the structure of the contemplated investment transactions. • I was working closely with legal and financial advisors during the due diligence and closing process and take part in the negotiation phase of the transaction documents with potential new clients. Show less
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Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency - HIPA
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Hungary
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Consultant of M&A
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Sep 2016 - Apr 2019
• As senior consultant of the Hungarian Investment Projects department I was responsible for increasing the number and quality of investment projects mainly in the field of manufacturing and agriculture, which were then actively promoted for international investors. • Managing the set-up of a financial investor database with the role of supporting matchmaking in the local M&A transactions. • Representing the official Hungarian investment body in international events. (AFF Hong-Kong, ANUGA (Cologne), COIFAIR (Beijing), Investment Forum Zürich (Switzerland). Preparing presentations and promoting companies and individual projects of the current portfolio. • Close collaboration with consultants in the field of company valuations, identifying prospective buyers, developing marketing plans. • Supporting foreign investors in the field of company acquisition, helping to set up joint ventures. • Close cooperation with Hungarian Venture Capital Firms, Private Equity Firms, Public Development Funds, etc. Show less
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EXIM Hungary
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Hungary
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Banking
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100 - 200 Employee
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International Policy Advisor
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Sep 2012 - Sep 2016
• Maintaining communication with domestic institutions and foreign diplomatic missions, chambers of commerce and government representatives. • Bilateral correspondence and development of new relations whit foreign partner institutions. • Preparation of supporting materials for Intergovernmental Joint Economic Committee meeting, support of the supervising Ministry with relevant data. • Actively supported the work of the CEO with preparing regular policy recommendations and analysis of bilateral business relations of the Bank. • Conclude cooperation agreements and credit lines with partner institutions in Germany (KfW Bank, IPEX, NRV Bank, governmental institutions), Austria (ADA, Ministry of Finance), China (China EXIM Bank, China Development Bank, Bank of China, Ministry of Finance). Show less
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Neon Sign Ltd.
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Canada
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Plastics Manufacturing
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Key Account Manager
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Sep 2010 - Aug 2012
• Serving existing partners, searching for new business opportunities. • Developed the cross-border sales relations of the company. • Bauhaus project management in Sofia, including delivery, installation, finance. • Building a new organizational system in order to optimize processes within the company. • Serving existing partners, searching for new business opportunities. • Developed the cross-border sales relations of the company. • Bauhaus project management in Sofia, including delivery, installation, finance. • Building a new organizational system in order to optimize processes within the company.
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Balatonfüred Yacht Club
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Hungary
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Nov 2007 - Sep 2010
• Exercised direct management responsibility for a staff of 7, which includes Coaches and Port Manager. • Prepared controlling reports and presented to the management. • Produced tendering documentations for sponsorships. • Organized competitions and international events. • Managed relationships with external partners, international and local racing teams. • Managed Sailing School and supervised sailing coaches. • Represented the Club towards state institutions and sport organizations. Show less
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Senior Project Coordinator
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Oct 2006 - Nov 2007
• Supported controlling tasks as member of the Network Managing Department of the bank and was directly involved in the establishment program of new branches. • Created financial reports and proposals for the top management. • Participated in creating new reporting systems implemented in newly opened branches. • Supported controlling tasks as member of the Network Managing Department of the bank and was directly involved in the establishment program of new branches. • Created financial reports and proposals for the top management. • Participated in creating new reporting systems implemented in newly opened branches.
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ExxonMobil
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Logistics Planner and controller
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Feb 2006 - Oct 2006
• Planned and controlled the fuel supply of every Esso fuel station in the province Baden-Württemberg. • Was responsible for optimizing the reporting process. • Managed the integral supply chain to match demand and supply. • Handled adjustment of the planning system to the changing business situation. • Executed order management for customer sales, prepared customer programs forecast and managed safety stock replenishment. • Planed and released orders to manufacturing. • Supported and arranged customer returns. Show less
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Supervisor
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Nov 2005 - Feb 2006
• Led a sales team of 5. • Maintained optimal stock levels due to weekly and seasonal demand through continuous monitoring of sales results. • Forward suggestions on sales procedures and appropriate stock levels. • Led a sales team of 5. • Maintained optimal stock levels due to weekly and seasonal demand through continuous monitoring of sales results. • Forward suggestions on sales procedures and appropriate stock levels.
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Aviva
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Sep 2004 - Nov 2005
• Monitoring processes related to Unite Linked contracts at the system level. • System maintenance, repair, development. • Monitoring processes related to Unite Linked contracts at the system level. • System maintenance, repair, development.
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Education
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1998 - 2004
Budapesti Corvinus Egyetem
Master's degree, Environmental Management -
2014 - 2015
Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary
Economic Diplomacy Consultant -
2003 - 2004
Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München
Political Science and Government -
1998 - 2004
Corvinus University of Budapest
Master's degree, International Relations and Affairs -
1994 - 1998
Lovassy László Gimnázium
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2013 - 2014
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
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