Aretera is delighted to announce that Nóra Hajdu has joined our growing Hungarian practice as a Senior Associate.
Based in Budapest, Nóra brings more than two decades of experience spanning government affairs, public policy, political analysis, academia and strategic communications. Her career has taken her from senior positions within the Hungarian government to political leadership, higher education and advisory roles serving multinational corporations.
Prior to joining Aretera, Nóra served as director of Public Affairs and Intelligence for the CEE region, advising multinational companies on government relations, regulatory developments and stakeholder engagement. Prior to that, she also worked as a senior analyst at a Hungarian think tank. She has extensive experience in monitoring policy developments, assessing political risks and providing strategic counsel on regional public affairs issues.
Earlier in her career, Nóra held several senior positions within Hungary’s cultural administration, including leadership roles overseeing international relations and cultural policy. Nóra was a university lecturer at the CEU Business School and the Eötvös Loránd University. Her professional background also includes research, publishing and academic work focused on democracy, lobbying, governance and European affairs.
“We are delighted to welcome Nóra to Aretera,” said Áron Varga, Country Director for Hungary. “her strong experience across public policy, government relations, academia and international business will bring exceptional value to clients navigating policy and regulatory complexity in Hungary and Central Europe.”