We’re delighted welcome Laszlo Peter to the team here at Vesta, who has joined us as M&A Business Development Executive for Central and Eastern Europe. Laszlo will be pivotal to our efforts to advance expansion in this region.
To find out more about Laszlo and his journey to joining the Vesta family, we sat down together for a Q&A.
Tell us a bit about yourself and your background
I am half Hungarian, half Krgyz, and due to my father having been a career diplomat, I spent a big part of my life abroad and attending international American schools. My educational background is in business studies with a marketing specialisation.
I spent most of my career in sales and business development roles, but I also worked for some time in finance and accounting, as well as marketing. I ran my own business up to the pandemic, which focused on blockchain related training for corporate executives in Europe, the Gulf region and the States. I freelanced and did a lot of project-based work after that, in a variety of sectors including show business, commodities, business advisory, and sports.
What made you choose Vesta as the next step in your career?
I like the combination of sales and financial services. I’ve also never experienced the buy-side of the business world, which is interesting. I have a particular interest in M&A and I want to understand the finer details of it better.
What are your top three books / podcasts?
I don’t have a list of favourites, but some of my recent reads include:
- On The Road by Jack Kerouac
- Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA and The Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O’Neill
- An autobiography of a former Hungarian criminal from the 90s
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I like to spend time with friends and family, as well as travelling to new destinations around the world.
Who inspires you?
I can be inspired by random people, depending on the situation. Normally, I look for inspiration from within.
What is your favourite quote?
I’ll give you three…
“Not everything that counts can be counted and not everything that can be counted counts.”
“Judge a man by his questions, not by his answers.”
“Cherish those that seek the truth, but beware of those that find it.”
