Mark Petenyi

Investor | Skier

Professional Background

As a digital marketing professional, I’ve led strategy and execution at prominent tech companies like Vatera.hu and Árukereső.hu, shaping online business development for both domestic and international markets.

With an extensive background in planning and managing digital campaigns, I’ve partnered with a diverse array of clients—from agile SMEs to global brands including HP, British Airways, Nestlé, Hyundai, and Sanofi. My core expertise lies in building an impactful online brand presence and driving results-focused marketing strategies. I also place a strong emphasis on SEO, having delivered proven growth for high-traffic platforms such as Hasznaltauto.hu, Nosalty.hu, and Randivonal.hu.

Beyond corporate roles, I am an entrepreneur at heart. I founded and successfully exited 024reg.com, a domain registration and web hosting provider. Over the years, I’ve been an active investor: I have backed several startups, co-founded a company that later went public (Altera, now part of AutoWallis), and built a portfolio in real estate.

I continuously contribute to the industry through thought leadership, writing and editing articles on internet economics and telecommunications for leading publications like HVG. I am also a frequent guest speaker at major industry conferences (e.g., Internet Hungary, Hungarian Marketing Festival) and universities, including ELTE and Károly Róbert University.

Most recently, my primary focus has shifted toward two areas I am truly passionate about: managing my private investment portfolio and dedicating my time to ski instruction.

Investing

Identify, acquire and enhance strategic assets – ranging from real estate to equities – where value exceeds financial returns.

Skiing

Ski instructor and the driving force behind the development of Símánia, one of Hungary's largest and most vibrant ski communities.

Community building

Operating HUBS.hu.

Connection-focused event space and community hub in Budapest.