Balazs Lendvay
About Balazs Lendvay
Balazs Lendvay is the Chief Commercial Officer at Delivery Hero in Hungary and an instructor at Budapest Metropolitan University, with extensive experience in business transformation and management.
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Balazs Lendvay holds the position of Chief Commercial Officer at Delivery Hero in Hungary. He also serves as an Instructor at Budapest Metropolitan University in Budapest, Hungary.
Professional Experience at British American Tobacco
Balazs worked at British American Tobacco in various capacities, accumulating extensive experience. His roles included General Manager in Sofia, Bulgaria (2017-2019), Global Business Design Lead for the CRM Transformation Programme in London, UK (2016-2017), and Business Change Lead for the Global ONE-SAP Programme in London, UK (2013-2015). Additionally, he served as Route-to-Market Manager for Europe (2009-2011) and Head of Sales for Croatia & Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zagreb, Croatia (2004-2006).
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Balazs Lendvay is currently involved in multiple roles. He is the Chief Commercial Officer at Delivery Hero in Hungary, where he oversees commercial operations. Additionally, he is an Owner at Novumis and an Instructor at Budapest Metropolitan University, sharing his industry knowledge with students.
Education and Academic Background
Balazs began his academic journey at Budapest Business School. Initially, he studied Marketing/Marketing Management, General, earning a Bachelor of Economy from 1987 to 1990. He further pursued Marketing, achieving a Bachelor of Marketing between 1991 and 1993.
Industry Experience and Skills
Balazs has diverse professional experience across several industries, including tobacco, beverages, and distribution. He has held leadership positions at companies like Coca-Cola HBC as Business Unit Director (2007-2009) and Lekkerland as General Manager in Budapest, Hungary (2011-2012). His skillset includes digital transformation initiatives, CRM design, operational restructuring, and leading cross-functional teams for over 20 years.