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Mon, Jun 27, 2022 11:12 AM

Dr István Hodász, former CEO of Egis becomes honorary citizen of Kőbánya

The recognition can be bestowed on a person who - through their activities, work, and attitude - has contributed to the development and growth of the district and thus raised the reputation of Kőbánya.
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Dr István Hodász, former CEO of Egis becomes honorary citizen of Kőbánya

The recognition can be bestowed on a person who - through their activities, work, and attitude - has contributed to the development and growth of the district and thus raised the reputation of Kőbánya.
Mon, Jun 27, 2022 11:12 AM
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Mon, Jun 27, 2022 11:12 AM
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The body of representatives of Kőbánya considered dr István Hodász worthy of the title of honorary citizen for his outstanding professional career and his excellent leadership, it was emphasised at the ceremony.
Dr István Hodász joined Egis Pharmaceuticals PLC in 2006 as Commercial Director, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Egis in 2009. In this position he did a great deal of work to make the Kőbánya-based company well-known and respected in both the domestic and international pharma industry. 
One of the highlights of the events directly affecting Kőbánya was the inauguration of the Egis Science and Technology Centre, on the Keresztúri Street (in the 10th District) in 2013, on the 100th anniversary of the company's foundation. The visitor centre presents the history of the company and provides information on the process of drug research and development and production. 
Egis has won several innovation awards, first in 1992, and subsequently in 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2013, 2014. 
For personal reasons dr István Hodász did not wish to extend his mandate, which expired in February 2022, and stepped down after serving as CEO for 13 years.
In the course of his work as CEO, the company has developed to an incredible extent. Mr Hodász was able to fully achieve his credo, in which he said that the key to corporate success is how well employees can work together towards a common goal and defined as one of his most important tasks he set himself the strengthening of cooperation and collaboration within the company. Egis Pharmaceuticals PLC has also significantly enhanced Kőbánya's reputation.

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