He graduated in 1987 from the department of foreign economics at the Karl Marx University of Economic Science.
From 1987 to 2000 he was lecturer at University of Economic Science of Budapest (today Corvinus University of Budapest) and from 1994 onwards associate professor and head of department. He has a university doctorate and a PhD in economics. He has authored or co-authored more than 80 studies, essays and books.
Between 2000 and 2006 he worked at the State Holding and Privatisation Co. (ÁPV Zrt.), as managing director, Deputy CEO and then CEO.
Between 2006 and 2010 he was Chairman of the National Development Agency.
Since 2010 he has been general secretary of the Hungarian Football Association.