Zsolt Szalay

Zsolt Szalay serves as the CEO of SPAR Magyarország since January 2022, overseeing sales, marketing, logistics, IT, and investments, while also being a board member. Under Zsolt Szalay's leadership, the SPAR franchise network expanded from 116 to 253 stores between 2016 and 2022, and the online retail platform was launched in 2019, achieving an 8% market share within a year. Prior positions include Head of Sales at SPAR Magyarország, Head of Retail Division at MOL Group, and CEO roles at both MOL Group Italy and MOL Romania, among other marketing leadership positions in organizations such as Michelin and Porsche Hungaria. Zsolt Szalay holds degrees from the University of St.Gallen, Corvinus University of Budapest, and Université Robert Schuman.