László Károlyi

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University Lecturer at University of Szeged, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

Overview

László Károlyi is a seasoned business leader with 21 years of experience as CEO of Legrand Hungary. Now an expert advisor, he focuses on business development, organizational efficiency, and change management. He holds a certificate from Thunderbird School of Global Management and is described by colleagues as adaptable, supportive, and a strategic visionary.

He channels his expertise into mentoring and education, serving as a Business Mentor and a University Lecturer at the University of Szeged. He is passionate about fostering future-ready leaders and shaping sustainable business practices, reflecting a deep commitment to developing both people and organizations for long-term success.

Unique Fact: László is the author of a book on industrial strategy, titled "A Jövő Gyárai" (The Factories of the Future).

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Fast But Analytical

Rigorous & Demanding

They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms.  They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others. They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success.

Topics They Care About

Adaptable Strategy
His advisory firm is named "The Business Chameleon, " and his posts emphasize the need for flexible strategies to navigate uncertain (VUCA) business environments.
Sustainable Growth
His company's mission is to drive sustainable and profitable growth. He also received a "Change Leader for Sustainability Award" in 2017.
Future-Focused Leadership
As a university lecturer, mentor, and author of "The Factories of the Future, " he is deeply invested in preparing businesses and leaders for upcoming challenges.

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Work History

9-2025
University Lecturer at University of Szeged, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
6-2025
Business Owner at Karolyi Business Solutions: The Business Chameleon
5-2004 - 4-2025
CEO Legrand Hungary at Legrand
1-2000 - 5-2004
Operation Director, at Legrand
1-1996 - 1-2000
Engeneering Director,International Project Manager at Kontavill Legrand

Education

2004 - 2004
Certificate from Thunderbird School of Global Management
2011 - 2011
Business essential from KPMG Academy

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Exp : 32 Location : Budapest, Budapest, Hungary Job Level : N/A Designation : University Lecturer at University of Szeged, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Insights For Selling To László

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Avoid being too verbose

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with László is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from László

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will László move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can László take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And László

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