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The Hungarian Business Leaders Forum (HBLF), in collaboration with the European Women on Boards (EWOB) and the Institute of Directors (IoD), organizes its event titled „Balanced Boards for Sustainable Business Performance" on October 2, 2024, in Budapest. According to the European Parliament's 2022 directive, at least 33 percent of board positions in publicly listed companies should be filled by the underrepresented gender by June 30, 2026. However, in Hungary, the proportion of female leaders is exceptionally low, at only 10.5%. Numerous studies and analyses have shown that companies with gender-balanced leadership teams perform better in business. This occasion will convene 100 executives and business leaders to explore the topic of balanced boards from various perspectives alongside HBLF's national and international business partners.
Date: 2nd of October 2024. 16:00-19:00 (arrival from 15:30) Agenda: WELCOME AND KEYNOTE SPEECHES (16:00-16:15) Andrea Istenes Solti, President, HBLF Julianna Kulczycki, Head of Country bp Hungary, Head of GBS Customer Castrol Operations
INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICES FOR COMPETITIVE AND BALANCED BOARDS (16:15-17:00): Désirée Bonis, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Hungary (to be confirmed) Kristen Anderson, CEO and Board Member, EWOB Ágnes Kovács, Vice President, Zooplus Moderator: Margit Farkas, Partner, EY People Advisory Services
WE ALL NEED A ROLE MODEL – BEST PRACTICE SHARING AND PERSONAL EXPERIENCES (17:00-17:45): Zsuzsa Tóth, Chief People Officer, Telekom Hungary Magdolna Tokai, Deputy CEO, ALTEO Group Gábor Orbán, CEO, Richter Gedeon Plc. (to be confirmed) Moderator: Silvia Wiesner, Local Partnerships and Memberships Committee Chair, EWOB
CLOSING REMARKS AND SIGNING OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (17:45-17:55): István Máté-Tóth, Deputy CEO, Budapest Stock Exchange
OPENING REMARKS FOR THE CHARITY FAIR (17:55-18:00):
NETWORKING (from 18:00) We can only accept the registration of guests who have responded in a timely manner and whose attendance has been confirmed in advance, depending on the availability of limited spaces. HBLF members and those with higher membership levels (principal supporters, council members) will be given priority during registration. Participation fee:
HBLF members: free of charge Please be informed that the participation fees will be fully allocated to support the NGOs participating in the charity fair. About the organizers: The HBLF was established in 1992 by 11 companies, with the initiative and support of King Charles III and the International Business Leaders Forum. Over the past 30 years, the HBLF has become one of the most influential non-profit associations and representative bodies of local business executives, local representatives of international joint ventures, and other significant business entities in Hungary. The EWOB is committed to advance gender balance in decision-making roles across Europe. To this end, EWOB offers development programs for all women wishing to take the next step in their careers and become successful leaders. Through its events and networking opportunities, EWOB also aims at creating a diverse community of professionals who support each other and share their experiences in a safe environment. The IoD Hungary provides a platform for experts committed to responsible corporate governance, regardless of gender. IOD Hungary also places great emphasis on the leadership development of women, while deepening its knowledge of directors of 'Women on Boards'. Among its goals is to promote higher participation of women in leadership positions and to provide opportunities for future leaders. |