MEC Hungary announces Janos Gulyas as new CEO

MEC, a leading media agency has appointed Janos Gulyas as CEO for MEC Hungary.  Janos joins the agency today and will report to Anna Lubowska, CEO MEC Central and Eastern Europe.

Janos replaces Zsolt Simon, who left to join national broadcaster TV2 as their CEO and the CEE director of Pro7Sat1.

Janos comes to MEC following his departure from IPSOS Hungary where he was CEO. Prior to IPSOS, Janos spent five years with WPP as Group CEO for Y&R Brands Hungary, leading Y&R and Wunderman.

Janos has extensive experience in marketing communications, having also worked at Publicis in Budapest and Paris, and is a seasoned client management and agency operator.

Janos Gulyas, CEO, MEC Hungary said: "This is a phenomenal opportunity for me to apply my knowledge and experience across a world-class portfolio of brands. I am looking forward to working with a team of specialists that are renowned for being the most innovative and creative in the industry."

Anna Lubowska, CEO of MEC Central and Eastern Europe, added: "I believe that the most important ingredient for success in our industry is people. This is how we build and grow successful MEC businesses - by attracting the best talent in the market.  I am absolutely delighted with the appointment of Janos. He is at the pinnacle of his respective field and is exceptional talent and will be a fantastic addition to the team in Hungary and across CEE."