Bjorn Brandt

Executive Management and Real estate investment

Hungary

About

Experience

  • Schréder (16 yrs 8 mos)
    • Chief Regional Officer and Member of Schréder Executive Team
      Jan 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 6 mos

      •Schréder is a leading supplier of top quality outdoor luminaires and sustainable lighting solutions in 40 countries with 2.500 staff and HQ in Brussels. •The regional role is a promotion after 6 successful years as a General Manager of the Hungarian company. It covers the Nordics and Central & Eastern Europe; and comes with a membership of the Group's Global Executive Team. The position is Budapest-based.

    • Managing Director
      Nov 2009 - Dec 2015 · 6 yrs 2 mos

      Tungsram-Schréder, the Central European branch of Schréder-Group (present in 40 countries), is the leading regional manufacturer of LED lighting systems, with about 200 staff in Operations, Sales & Marketing, R&D, Finance and HR. Driven by new LED technology, the company strengthened its market position with innovative products, servicing both public and private customers by substantially reducing their electricity bills.

  • Owner at happy home Budapest
    Apr 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 3 mos

    Founder & owner of happy home Budapest – Managing short-term rental properties with full-service property management for own estate and for other property owners, including guest services and support.

  • MBA modules - advanced education at CEU Business School
    Aug 2009 - Oct 2009 · 3 mos

    Advanced business education at CEU Budapest, covering MBA modules in Finance, Project Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain, plus Hungarian language training.

  • Malev Hungarian Airlines (4 yrs 7 mos)
    • International Sales Director
      Jul 2008 - Jul 2009 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Global commercial responsibility across 30 international markets and the domestic HQ, leading 120+ staff. Oversaw all sales channels (B2B, B2C, corporate, groups, online), restructured and harmonized international and domestic teams, and streamlined sales, marketing, and revenue functions. Led the merger of Domestic and International Sales Directorates and represented the company on the oneworld alliance sales steering committee.

    • Commercial Manager Benelux
      Jan 2005 - Jun 2008 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      Managed Benelux commercial operations (€20M revenue) with an 20-member team across Brussels and Amsterdam. Covered sales, marketing, HR, legal, and led oneworld alliance integration. Achievements: streamlined team, boosted sales and capacity, countered low-cost competition, and built strong brand visibility.

  • Commercial Manager Central/Eastern Europe & DACH at Neuhaus (Belgian Chocolates Luxury brand)
    2001 - 2005 · 4 yrs

    Full commercial responsibility for the company’s largest export markets, leading sales, marketing, PR, and branding across multiple channels. Managed and coached a regional sales team. Key achievements: turned Germany profitable after 20 years, secured major accounts boosting revenue by 20%, implemented cost-saving measures, enhanced branding, and acted as company spokesperson. Known for decisive leadership and high-performance team coaching.