Petra FAKÓ
Summary
A highly experienced telecommunications and international relations expert with a strong background in EU policy coordination, regulatory affairs, and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in facilitating negotiations, drafting policy recommendations, and managing high-level projects within public administration and telecommunications. Proven ability to work in international environments, representing national interests at the EU level. Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and an ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks. Fluent in English with, and proficient in MS Office and digital collaboration tools.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Counsellor- Telecommunications and information society
Permanent Representation of Hungary to the EU
Brussels
09.2023 - Current
- Member of the Hungarian Presidency Telecom team, coordinating national and EU-level policies, chairing the telecommunications and information society Council working group, facilitating negotiations among Member States, liaising with stakeholders, organizing Presidency events, responsible for developing Council Conclusions on the White Paper “How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs?”
International Relations Expert – International Unit
National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH)
Budapest
03.2015 - 01.2023
- Representing NMHH in BEREC (Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications) at the Contact Network level and participating in different working groups, engaging in projects with international aspects in NMHH, and contributing to NMHH's work on EU legislation in the field of electronic communications.
International relations expert – Department of International Affairs
National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH)
Budapest
01.2010 - 03.2015
- Representing NMHH in BEREC at CN level and in various working groups, coordinating NMHH’s activities related to BEREC, participating in organizing international events
Assistant
National Communications Authority (NCA)
Budapest
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Providing assistance to the President of NCA in his role as Chair of the European Regulatory Group and the Radiospectrum Policy Group, participating in the ERG End User Project Team, supporting the daily work of the Deputy Director General of NCA
Team Assistant and office manager
Symantec Corp.
Budapest
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Providing administrative assistance to the members of the Hungarian Representation of Symantec Corp
- And managing the daily run of the office
Education
PhD student - Sustainability management
Corvinus University of Budapest
Hungary01.2022
FSR Annual Training - Principles of Electronic Communications Technology, Economics and Law, Network Regulation, Internet Economy and Audiovisual Content Delivery, Competition Policy in Electronic Communications Markets
Florence School of Regulation
Italy01.2014
Translator and Interpreter - translating and interpreting skills
Language Centre of The Budapest University of Technology And Economics
Hungary01.2008
MSc - Engineering Management
Budapest University of Technology And Economics
Hungary01.2008
Languages
Hungarian, English, fluent, German, intermediate
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/23/84
- Nationality: Hungarian
Timeline
Counsellor- Telecommunications and information society
Permanent Representation of Hungary to the EU
09.2023 - Current
International Relations Expert – International Unit
National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH)
03.2015 - 01.2023
International relations expert – Department of International Affairs
National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH)
01.2010 - 03.2015
Assistant
National Communications Authority (NCA)
01.2008 - 01.2010
Team Assistant and office manager
Symantec Corp.
01.2006 - 01.2008
PhD student - Sustainability management
Corvinus University of Budapest
FSR Annual Training - Principles of Electronic Communications Technology, Economics and Law, Network Regulation, Internet Economy and Audiovisual Content Delivery, Competition Policy in Electronic Communications Markets
Florence School of Regulation
Translator and Interpreter - translating and interpreting skills
Language Centre of The Budapest University of Technology And Economics
MSc - Engineering Management
Budapest University of Technology And Economics
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