Dávid Csernák

Contributed to the launch and operational development of an international think tank and educational centre. Manage daily operations, oversee the compliant management of an annual €6M grant budget, and serve as primary liaison between donor, leadership, and partners.

Managed a €3.4M project component within two EU-funded projects, delivering training programmes and research outputs. Led a 5-member project team and supervised 20+ experts, while serving as Horizon Europe Information Point Advisor.

Led project management activities for the lead consortium entity within the National Spatial Data Infrastructure initiative, managing a €2.2M component. Oversaw day-to-day operations and served on the Project Steering Committee.

Contributed to the closure of ÁROP and EKOP and the launch of KÖFOP, supporting the design of calls for proposals and regulatory frameworks. Worked within the EU Managing Authority to ensure compliant grant implementation.

Represented the company at European partner network meetings and co-developed Erasmus+ adult education project proposals with European consortium partners.

Managed the €2M Velux Foundations-funded TANDEM social welfare project, leading an 8-member team and overseeing a nationwide micro-grant programme. Maintained relationships with Danish funding partners and ensured donor compliance.

Led a 7-member team managing an EU-funded portfolio of 32 projects, providing project management guidance to beneficiary organisations. Co-developed 35+ grant proposals and designed adult education courses.

Pursued an M.A. in Organizational Leadership at Medaille College from 2014 to 2015.

Completed an M.A. in Agricultural and Economic Engineering Teacher from Szent István University from 2003 to 2010.

Earned an M.A. in Agricultural Economics with a focus on Business Economics from Szent István University from 2002 to 2007.