Mr Bence Gerlaki is currently the Deputy State Secretary responsible for Economic Development Strategy and Outward Direct Investment. He earned his bachelor's degree in international economics at Budapest University of Technology and Economics, and his master's degree at Corvinus University of Budapest. Mr Gerlaki started his carreer as an analyst at Magyar Nemzeti Bank, where he was responsible for monetary policy and later structured financing. Following that period he joined the Cabinet Office of the Prime Minister as a Senior Government Councillor. As of June 2022 he has been appointed Deputy State Secretary. During his professional carreer Mr Gerlaki took part in the creation of many economic policy decisions. His publications mainly focus on economic development and monetary policy.