Zsolt Menesi

About Zsolt Menesi

Steering eCon USA as CEO, my focus lies in fostering cutting-edge engineering solutions and expanding our multinational footprint. With a core competency in leading complex projects, my role encompasses driving growth and spearheading strategic international partnerships. Our recent expansion into Houston marks a significant milestone in our pursuit of engineering excellence across various industries, including Aerospace and Space.Concurrently, as a Senior Trade and Consular Officer, I have been instrumental in forging trade and investment links between Texas and Hungary. This dual capacity has enabled the advancement of the HUNOR program, partnering with Axiom Space to elevate Hungarian scientific endeavors to the International Space Station. It\'s my continued mission to champion cross-cultural collaboration and strengthen economic ties through innovation and diplomatic acumen.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Econ Usa, Llc

   Aug 2022 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Founded in 2002, Econ is a European engineering powerhouse home to a talented team of over 100 engineers. With a rich history spanning over two decades, we have honed our skills in finite element and boundary element methods, alongside our proficiency in automated machine building. Our role as a prime contractor enables us to tackle a diverse array of challenges, from straightforward analyses to intricate tasks woven into comprehensive development projects. In a recent strategic move, Econ has broadened its reach by inaugurating a new office in Houston, USA.Our expertise covers a wide range of sectors, including Automotive, Aerospace, Space, Composite, Military, Healthcare, Energy (Oil and Gas), and Agriculture. Econ is not only recognized for its engineering prowess but also for its commitment to quality and security, holding certifications such as ISO9001, ISO27001, TISAX Level 3, and GE IT security. Additionally, we are proud channel partners of industry-leading firms like Ansys, Moldex 3D, Cast-Designer, Particleworks, Dante, and CFturbo.At Econ, our Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) business unit is dedicated to providing an array of technical calculations. We offer bespoke solutions, including meshing and model building, in collaboration with our in-house CAE teams, ensuring complete simulation support throughout the development process with technologies like Finite Element Method, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Multi-Body Systems, and 1D System Simulations.Our automation business unit excels in crafting customized assembly machines, unique single-purpose machines, robot cells, and testers, primarily serving the automotive and IT sectors. Each machine is meticulously designed to meet the specific needs of our clients, with our team overseeing the entire production process from technology development to on-site execution and installation.

Education

• Budapest University of Technology and Economics

  Mechanical Engineering

  1984 — 1985

• Magyar Agrár- és Élettudományi Egyetem (MATE)

  Mechanical Engineering

  1987 — 1990

• Németh László Gimnázium

  Graduation

  1978 — 1982

• University of Miskolc

  Mechanical Engineering

  1982 — 1983

Skills

• Telecommunications
• Product Development
• Leadership
• Marketing Communications
• Public Relations
• Competitive Analysis
• Business Strategy
• Start-Ups
• Program Management
• Direct Sales
• Negotiation
• Marketing Management
• Sales
• Product Launch
• Team Management
• Retail
• B2b
• Customer Relations
• International Business
• Mobile Communications
• Crm
• Team Leadership
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Mobile Devices
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Channel Partners
• Marketing Strategy
• Account Management
• Key Account Management
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Solution Selling
• Business Planning
• New Business Development
• Entrepreneurship
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• International Sales
• Product Management