Zoltan Mezei PhD
About Zoltan Mezei PhD
Zoltan Mezei, PhD, serves as the Director of Finance and Accounting at MediaMarktSaturn, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having held various roles in multiple companies, including tax consultancy and project management.
Current Role at MediaMarktSaturn
Zoltan Mezei serves as the Director of Finance and Accounting at MediaMarktSaturn since 2018. In this role, he provides financial support for strategic and business decisions to the CEO and group CFO. He has complete financial responsibility for Media Markt Hungary, overseeing accounting and tax preparation in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Hungarian Accounting Standards (HAS). Mezei has implemented lean management practices within the Finance and Accounting department, enhancing operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current position, Zoltan Mezei held various roles in finance and accounting. He worked at Saldo Zrt. as a Tax Consultant from 1998 to 2002 and later as a Tender Consultant and Project Manager from 2003 to 2005. He also served as the Business Unit Director (publishing) at Saldo Zrt. from 2006 to 2012. His experience includes a role as CFO at Infomatix Ltd. from 2013 to 2014 and as Deputy CFO at IBIDEN Hungary Kft. from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, he was the Interim Finance Director at CTP Invest from 2017 to 2018.
Educational Background
Zoltan Mezei has a solid educational foundation in finance and business. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Budapest Business School, studying from 1996 to 2000. He then pursued a Master’s Degree at the University of Pécs, completing it from 2000 to 2002. Mezei further advanced his education by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from the University of Pécs, which he completed from 2009 to 2020.
Achievements in Company Mergers
During his tenure at MediaMarktSaturn, Zoltan Mezei successfully managed the merger of 24 companies within the Hungarian group. This achievement reflects his capability in overseeing complex financial operations and strategic integrations, contributing to the overall growth and efficiency of the organization.
Team Management and Development
Zoltan Mezei manages a team of 29 employees at MediaMarktSaturn, focusing on their professional development and human resource management assessment. His leadership emphasizes the importance of fostering talent and ensuring that team members are equipped with the necessary skills to excel in their roles.