{"id":7776,"date":"2026-07-10T13:58:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T11:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hunep.hu\/?p=7776"},"modified":"2026-07-10T13:58:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T11:58:48","slug":"istvan-david-szabo-appointed-ceo-of-hunep-plc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hunep.hu\/en\/istvan-david-szabo-appointed-ceo-of-hunep-plc\/","title":{"rendered":"Istv\u00e1n D\u00e1vid Szab\u00f3 Appointed CEO of HUN\u00c9P Plc."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Debrecen-based construction company continues its operations on solid foundations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On 2 July 2026, Istv\u00e1n D\u00e1vid Szab\u00f3, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of HUN\u00c9P Zrt., was introduced to members of the press at a media breakfast held at the Mercure Hotel in Debrecen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since May 2026, Istv\u00e1n D\u00e1vid Szab\u00f3 has been leading HUN\u00c9P Plc., the construction company of the SZINORG Group. The leadership transition aims to ensure that the long-established Debrecen-based contractor continues to build on its strong professional foundations while adapting to changing market conditions and evolving client expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through its predecessor companies, HUN\u00c9P Plc. has more than seven decades of experience in the construction industry and has operated in the competitive market for 35 years. The company has played a defining role in shaping the built environment of Debrecen and the surrounding region. Its portfolio includes numerous public, healthcare, educational, residential, industrial and other building construction projects that continue to serve as integral parts of the city’s infrastructure and identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“HUN\u00c9P Zrt. is the flagship company of the SZINORG Group. Its history, references and professional achievements are closely intertwined with the development of Debrecen. As CEO of the Group, it is particularly important to me that HUN\u00c9P Zrt. continues to operate on solid professional foundations, responding flexibly and swiftly to changes in the market while maintaining predictable and responsible business operations,”<\/em> said S\u00e1ndor Szab\u00f3, CEO of SZINORG Universal Plc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Istv\u00e1n D\u00e1vid Szab\u00f3 has more than twenty years of experience in various engineering and management roles within the construction industry. Throughout his career, he has gained experience in both Hungarian-owned SMEs and multinational corporations. During his years at MOL, he acquired extensive expertise in the preparation, execution and management of complex investment projects. As a leader, he believes that predictable corporate performance is built upon well-prepared decision-making, disciplined project management, responsible financial management and a collaborative organisational culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It is both a great honour and a significant responsibility to take over the leadership of HUN\u00c9P Plc. HUN\u00c9P is much more than a construction company; it represents a remarkable professional legacy that is closely connected to the development of Debrecen. To me, construction has always meant more than simply erecting buildings\u2014we create lasting value that serves both people and the city for decades,”<\/em> said Istv\u00e1n D\u00e1vid Szab\u00f3, CEO of HUN\u00c9P Plc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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According to the new CEO, one of HUN\u00c9P Plc’s greatest strengths is the extensive professional expertise and dedicated workforce built over decades, providing a solid foundation for the company’s future. The priority for the coming period is not to replace these existing strengths but to preserve and further develop them while ensuring that the company’s operations are even better aligned with changing market conditions and customer expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To support these objectives, HUN\u00c9P Plc. will place greater emphasis on thorough project preparation, more efficient internal processes, disciplined cost and risk management, and the implementation of solutions that enhance transparency. The company’s strategic priorities include preserving and developing professional expertise, ensuring disciplined and efficient operations, strengthening trusted partnerships, and promoting a modern approach to construction management and execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building on the stability of the SZINORG Group, its own professional expertise, the experience of its employees, and its long-standing network of partners, HUN\u00c9P Plc. aims to adapt to changing market conditions and customer expectations through more efficient and well-organised operations. The company remains committed to maintaining its position as a reliable, predictable and competitive player in the construction industry of Debrecen and the wider region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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