BYD Europe Promotes Gergo Szalai-Bordas to Head of European Legal & Compliance Group

Electric and hybrid vehicles manufacturer BYD Europe has appointed Gergo Szalai-Bordas to the role of Principal Counsel – Head of European Legal & Compliance Group.

Szalai-Bordas has been with the company since 2025, initially joining as the Principal Counsel – Hungary.

He moved in-house after almost a decade at KPMG Hungary, where he was a Senior Associate between 2016 and 2025. 

Szalai-Bordas started his legal career working as a Legal Associate at PK Koveteleskezelo between 2015 and 2016.

“Looking forward to continue the work on building a strong, practical, and business-enabling compliance function across Europe, together with an excellent team!” commented Szalai-Bordas.

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