Láng Géza Appointed as New CEO of Magyar Posta
Hungary's Economic Minister Appoints Long-time Postal Sector Executive to Lead National Postal Service
In a significant leadership transition at Hungary’s national postal service, Magyar Posta, the Minister of National Economy, Márton Nagy, has named Géza Láng as the new Chairman and CEO, effective February 1, 2025. Láng has been closely associated with Magyar Posta’s strategic overhaul over recent years, serving as Deputy State Secretary and a key strategic advisor on the company’s board.
The announcement was made by the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) on Monday and reported by the Hungarian News Agency, MTI.
Géza Láng brings extensive experience to his new role, having begun his career in 2003 with Posta Biztosító, a subsidiary of Magyar Posta, where he worked for eight years.
His trajectory saw a rise to the position of Deputy State Secretary from 2019 to 2024, a period marked by his critical input into the transformational strategies aimed at modernizing Magyar Posta.
The appointment comes as current CEO Barnabás Balczó’s term concludes on January 31, 2025. Balczó has been at the helm since November 2022, steering the company through the initial phases of its structural overhaul.
According to the Ministry's statement, Magyar Posta has completed the first phase of its medium-term transformation plan.
Despite these achievements, the journey toward becoming a customer-focused, modern service provider continues.
This is in accordance with the expectations of Magyar Posta’s ownership.
Minister Nagy expressed confidence in Láng’s capability to perpetuate and expand upon the endeavors initiated by his predecessors.
He emphasized the necessity for Magyar Posta to maintain agility and robustness in addressing industry fluctuations and evolving customer expectations while adhering to high standards of quality and customer service.
The leadership change at Magyar Posta signifies a pivotal step in the company's ongoing evolution within an industry facing rapid technological advancements and evolving consumer demands.
Láng’s history and experience suggest a continuation and potential acceleration of the reforms that are seen as crucial for the future sustainability of Hungary’s postal service amid global and regional challenges in the postal and logistics sectors.
The announcement was made by the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) on Monday and reported by the Hungarian News Agency, MTI.
Géza Láng brings extensive experience to his new role, having begun his career in 2003 with Posta Biztosító, a subsidiary of Magyar Posta, where he worked for eight years.
His trajectory saw a rise to the position of Deputy State Secretary from 2019 to 2024, a period marked by his critical input into the transformational strategies aimed at modernizing Magyar Posta.
The appointment comes as current CEO Barnabás Balczó’s term concludes on January 31, 2025. Balczó has been at the helm since November 2022, steering the company through the initial phases of its structural overhaul.
According to the Ministry's statement, Magyar Posta has completed the first phase of its medium-term transformation plan.
Despite these achievements, the journey toward becoming a customer-focused, modern service provider continues.
This is in accordance with the expectations of Magyar Posta’s ownership.
Minister Nagy expressed confidence in Láng’s capability to perpetuate and expand upon the endeavors initiated by his predecessors.
He emphasized the necessity for Magyar Posta to maintain agility and robustness in addressing industry fluctuations and evolving customer expectations while adhering to high standards of quality and customer service.
The leadership change at Magyar Posta signifies a pivotal step in the company's ongoing evolution within an industry facing rapid technological advancements and evolving consumer demands.
Láng’s history and experience suggest a continuation and potential acceleration of the reforms that are seen as crucial for the future sustainability of Hungary’s postal service amid global and regional challenges in the postal and logistics sectors.
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