Rita Molnar-Bencze

Rita Molnar-Bencze has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Rita is currently the Head of Group Marketing Communications at MOL Group since June 2020. Prior to that, from 2017 to 2020, they worked as a Senior Consultant at Marketing & Business Consultancy, where they helped mid-sized Hungarian organizations improve their effectiveness and succeed in areas such as marketing strategy, marketing communications, business development, strategy, and organizational development.

Before joining MOL Group and Marketing & Business Consultancy, they held various positions at Telenor, including Head of Consumer Segments, Consumer Marketing Director, Head of Postpaid Segment, and Head of Marketing Communications, from 2013 to 2017.

From 2012 to 2013, they served as the Head of Marketing & Sales at Wizz Air, leading all marketing activities across markets and managing a team of six.

At Nokia, they worked in marketing roles, including Area Head of Marketing for Central East Europe and Central Europe, Area Marketing Head for South East Europe, and Marketing Manager for Hungary & Romania, from 2007 to 2012.

Prior to their tenure at Nokia, they worked at Reckitt Benckiser as a Brand and Category Marketing Manager in Hungary and Regional Marketing Coordinator at the EE HQ from 2001 to 2006.

At the start of their career, they also worked as a Marketing Coordinator at HJ Heinz from 1999 to 2001.

Rita Molnar-Bencze completed their Bachelor of Arts in International Business Management, with a focus on marketing, project management, and finance, at Hogheshool Brabant in The Netherlands from 1998 to 1999. Rita then pursued further education at the College for Foreign Trade in Budapest, Hungary, where they earned another Bachelor of Arts in Economy, specializing in marketing, from 1995 to 1998. Additionally, Rita attended INSEAD in 2008-2009 to study Business Administration and Management.