Dr. János KÓKA
János is noted Hungarian IT entrepreneur, investor, and public servant. Proud father of three. Fueled by passion and driven by excellence, he cannot resist a good challenge. He speaks fluently English, German, French, and some Russians as well. As his personal references: as a minister of economy and transportation, between 2004-2007 János was responsible, amongst others for the introduction of integrated, intermodal transportation solutions, railways e-ticketing, mobile tolling, and parking. Since 2010, he has been participating in planning and counselling various digital transportation solutions in different geographies.
Education
Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1996
Semmelweis University of Medicine (Hungary)
Strengths & Skills
Strategy • Planning • Analysis • New business development • Regulation • Government relations • Deep knowledge of CEE and ASEAN regions • Knowledge of private & public sector business' culture • Business model evaluation • Smart Cities • E-citizenship
Social, political & advisory activities
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Member of Advisory Body Singapore -based Triple P Capital (2014-)
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Member BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt – The World Young Leaders Forum (2013-)
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Member Global Diplomacy Lab (2014-)
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Party President Alliance of Free Democrats (2007‐2008)
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Parliamentary Faction Leader Alliance of Free Democrats (2007‐2010)
Relevant Professional Experience
2016 – Chairman of the Board, Festipay Inc. (HU)
Cashless payments & more for festivals and other events
2011 – CEO and Chairman of the Board, Cellum Global Inc. (HU)
a market leader in mobile transaction solutions
János has been supervising the international expansion of the company with a strategy that combines global fintech competitiveness with strong local partnerships
Under his leadership, Cellum was ranked in the TOP3 most successful Hungarian start-up companies by a leading Hungarian business magazine in 2014.
2010 – Private Investor, Consultant
Made investments and provided consultancy services for various companies, predominantly in the ICT and healthcare sectors in Central and Eastern Europe, through his privately held boutique investment and consulting company
In partnership with other senior managers, former high-level government officials and selected public administration professionals, his team offers services to multinational enterprises, international and national public organizations and NGOs, focusing on cross-border investment, funding, outsourcing, organization development, interim management, R&D, energy and transport projects.
2006 – 2010 Member of Parliament, Republic of Hungary
2004 – 2006 Minister of Economy and Transport
2006 – 2007 (re-elected)
As a Minister and a member of Government, János was responsible for Hungary’s economy, transportation, energy, R&D, IT and telecommunications. The main strategic objectives of the Ministry were:
Creation of an enterprise-friendly business environment
Stimulation of corporate growth, a knowledge-based economy and the internationalization of domestic enterprises
Integration of the Hungarian economy into the world market and international economic relations
Promotion of intensive market competition in network industries
Increase in productivity and standardization of Ministry Operations (600-900 people)
Improvement of the strategic portfolio management of the entities under the supervision of the Ministry (approximately 70 public organizations and enterprises,
with a total staff of approximately 60,000
Jun-Sept 2004 President, Euroweb Internet Service Provider Ltd. (HU)
a NASDAQ listed international ISP and leading provider of business Internet services in Central and Eastern Europe
supplied Internet and IP technology services to businesses of all sizes
János was responsible for the development and implementation of Euroweb’s strategy
2002 – 2004 CEO, Elender Business Communications (HU)
PSINet Hungary Ltd. was acquired by the former owners and returned entirely to Hungarian shareholders, under the name of Elender Business Communications
offered a wide spectrum of business communications services
János took full responsibility for the reorganization and management of the company.
acquired by Euroweb in 2004
2000 – 2002 President, Webigen Ltd. (HU)
Elender’s former web-related activities were spun off into Webigen Ltd.
web development and consulting, comprehensive web business solutions, Internet media and advertisement
János’s main responsibilities included the reorganization and development of the new group, setting the vision, mission and strategy of the organization, and supervising the operations of the different companies
1999 – 2002 Country Manager, thereafter European Vice President, PSINet Inc.
1998 – 1999 CEO, Elender Informatikai Ltd.
1996 – 1998 Managing Director, Elender Computer Ltd.