18 September 2018: Botond Szirmák, Regional Country Manager of International Personal Finance’s Southern European home credit business has been elected President of the Hungarian Association of Executives for the second time.
Appointed for a three-year term, Botond will work alongside other senior executives to increase the profile of the Association, uphold its values and improve the influence of members across the Hungarian business sector and wider society.
The Association, established in 1990, represents the interests of more than 200 companies, with over 125,000 employees and a collective annual turnover of more than HUF 4,000 billion.
Gerard Ryan, Chief Executive Officer of International Personal Finance said: “I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate Botond on this achievement. His appointment showcases our responsible approach to business and enhances our reputation as an important voice in the Hungarian business community.”
A leading provider of home credit, International Personal Finance’s Southern Europe division comprises operations in Hungary and Romania. Operating under the Provident brand, it is one of largest employers in Hungary with over 2,700 people serving more than 240,000 customers across the country.
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