Budapest, September 9, 2025 – Leadership change at the Hungarian office of the world’s sixth-largest advisory network: as of September 1, Gábor Szarka holds the position of Managing Partner of Grant Thornton Hungary, succeeding Waltraud Körbler, who led the company for more than three decades. Gábor Szarka’s appointment promises a combination of professional excellence and people-centered leadership at the firm.

Under the leadership of Waltraud Körbler, Grant Thornton Hungary has become a key player in the domestic advisory market: she built new service lines and established strong international embeddedness.

“Over the past more than thirty years, we have achieved success together; without the support and commitment of colleagues, we could not have come this far. I am confident that Gábor’s commitment and professional experience will guarantee the further strengthening of the company,” said Waltraud Körbler.

Gábor Szarka has been working in the financial and advisory sector for more than twenty-five years, ten of which at Grant Thornton. He previously expanded his professional experience in the banking sector, at international advisory firms, and in real estate development. At the Hungarian office of Grant Thornton, he has led numerous areas, from business valuation and transfer pricing advisory to outsourcing, and later played a leading role in the development of internal functions and the introduction of new innovative advisory fields. In addition, he has been actively involved in connecting the company’s regional and global network with local operations. His broad professional experience provides a solid foundation for the company’s future growth.

“Throughout my career, I have always worked along the principles of Anglo-Saxon openness, mutual respect and integrity. This attitude is particularly important in an industry where, in addition to professional excellence, human relationships represent the greatest value,” said Gábor Szarka.

As the new leader, he considers it a key priority to continuously develop the professional knowledge of the team, deepen domestic and international cooperation, and strengthen the recognition of the Grant Thornton brand in Hungary.

“I would like our colleagues in Hungary to be truly proud of working at Grant Thornton. This shared culture, cohesion and professional high standards will be one of the cornerstones of our success,” he emphasized.

Grant Thornton is present in more than 150 countries worldwide and works at the forefront of the advisory market. Under the leadership of Gábor Szarka, the Hungarian office will continue to strive to support its clients at the highest professional level in a rapidly changing economic and business environment, while further strengthening its professional position and, through its international connections, ensuring clients the combination of global knowledge and local expertise.