Arun Arora is a Partner with McKinsey in Paris. He has been a Partner in Chicago and Madrid prior. He has 25 years of technical and operational experience in the United States with a track record of creating, building and managing successful technology led businesses. Arun has led the business, technology as well as customer transformations in several companies, including most recently CEO and President, of a retail and services business in the US with a combined $8.3 Billion in Revenues which grew to over $10bn in less than 24 months. He initiated the creation of the first digital business unit by hiring an all external team of 62 experts. The digital business generated a revenue run rate of $2 bn incremental in five months. The combined digital and retail business of approx. ~$10bn was sold to private equity in 2015. Built data science team and implemented machine learning to greatly improve the first time resolution from 61% to 77% in less than 6 months. Prior to Sears, Arun was SVP/GM Global e-commerce. Arun was responsible for running the day-to-day business for Staples.com and Staples mobile properties which when combined were globally $12 billion in revenues and the #2 online e-commerce website behind Amazon. He managed data science and analytics to help drive actionable insights for the business. He also drove key initiatives for Staples’ e-commerce business, including product roadmap for both online and mobile, online returns, and rollouts such as AI based dynamic pricing rules. Drove the prioritization and alignment of activities throughout the B2B and B2C segments-from retail with the e-commerce business between IT, Business teams, Marketing and Brand. Arun came to Staples from Groupon, where he most recently served as Head of Global Operations In this role he actively managed and established operating discipline for each business of Groupon following their IPO. He helped scale the business from $100M to $2B in less than 8 months, while developing expectations and standards that allowed Groupon’s business to be managed globally. Prior to Groupon Arun was a senior executive at Sun Microsystems and 3M. At Apple, Arun was a Product Manager for OS X, Technical Advisor to the CEO, and was responsible for the initial concept, prototypes and built the first 43 retail stores at Apple with an integration to the offering of Apple’s e-commerce channel and shared orchestration of all product management, marketing and technical resources. Arun holds a MBA from the Harvard Business School and a BS in Finance, from the University of Kansas. He also has attended the London School of Economics
With unbroken momentum and a growing interest and attendance, we are making Sustainable World 2026 - The conference for the companies of the future a tradition. The event is now also an industry gathering, bringing together representatives from different sectors to discuss ways to achieve sustainability goals and tangible results.
The unquestionable importance of sustainability efforts and solutions, and their critical role in the economy, was the subject of curious looks at the first Sustainable World conference 7 years ago, but now it is undoubtedly an integral part of business life and corporate strategies.
The business world is being forced to constantly adapt and innovate by challenges such as changes in the regulatory environment, geopolitical tensions, transition and physical climate risks, and changing consumer and investor demands. Rapid reaction, adaptation and flexibility are key words that companies have had to experience from several angles. The maturity of the domestic market is demonstrated by the growing number of players who are already seeing the benefits of being at the forefront of sustainability and looking to the future with a solid foundation.
The event has become a primary forum and meeting place for green industry players, those who are shaping the green economy with a strategic vision and commitment. The Sustainable World conference will address the most topical issues by industry, the issues that are currently driving the economic players in ESG, green finance and sustainability.
Unmissable topics at the conference include the green economy, ESG - both regulatory, reporting and strategic, green finance, financial sector expectations, forward-looking investment decisions, the latest developments in the green energy market, energy efficiency and sustainable business practices.
This was our Sustainable World 2025 conference:
As a prominent innovation and business centre in the eastern part of the country, Debrecen plays a key role in Hungary's economic dynamics. The Debrecen Economic Forum will address both the topical issues of the region and the issues that concern all economic, financial and corporate players, regardless of their location.
The conference will address the hottest economic topics and the specific challenges and responses in and around Debrecen, while also serving as a meeting place for actors from the eastern part of the country. It will explore the burning issues of informed business decision-making: from the trajectory of the Hungarian economy and the surprises to be expected in the second half of 2026, to successfully overcoming the challenges of wage and cost increases, to investment and development in Debrecen and the sources of finance available. In this way, it gives local and regional businesses, SMEs and large corporations the opportunity to obtain credible information on the most up-to-date economic and financial developments.
The Debrecen Economic Forum offers a high level of professional dialogue and valuable business contacts for growth in the region.
A lunch and coffee break will be provided at the event!
The experience continues this year! A tradition we have created together for the domestic real estate market!This year we will meet for the fifth time at our event in Balatonfüred.
An event with a contemporary and strong professional content, based on the foundations of our traditional conferences;This year again we are preparing a conference based on the tradition of our traditional conferences, with a focus on meeting, background discussions and networking, as well as on experience and atmosphere.Topped off with an evening programme and extra networking opportunities on the shores of Lake Balaton. But we are not only combining professional content and the most important players of the Hungarian real estate market with representatives of the financing sector and the construction industry, which are closely linked to the market as a whole, in a 3-day event, but also the classic downtown conference with a more open, lively space and design, more focused on partners and clients.
What is X?
The world real estate market is going through a turbulent period and historic change, with so much newness, information, regulation, tasks, difficulties, risks and challenges that only comprehensive and complex responses can and should be given.Not to mention the fact that 2026 is another election year in Hungary, which always sets the direction for the next 4 years.
This is what Property X is creating a platform for, where a holistic approach will guide the whole arc of the event. We will address burning topics such as the expected development and directions of the domestic economy and economic policy, the latest trends and experiences of traditional and flexible office solutions, repositioning, redesigns, operational solutions, or X-industrial areas,such as the impact of financing and construction and insights on the domestic real estate market. Be part of this exclusive professional and networking event that brings together the real estate world and all industries under one roof, where you can meet existing and prospective professional and business partners in a unique environment.
eXtra dress code: the conference will be accompanied by a unique dress code summer business casual' attire!
What is the Portfolio X-Cycling Day + Padel X Cup?
Another milestone in the X-Cycling experience continues this year!For the fourth time we're revving up the pace of the market! Cycle down with us from Budapest (or Lake Venice, or Akarattya) to Balatonfüred, the venue for the latest conference experience in Hungarian business! Portfolio's cycling day will be dedicated to sustainability, ESG, health, longevity, informal networking and real challenge.
NEW PROGRAMME! In addition to cycling, the padel cup has arrived at Property X!
Our X-Cycling Day and Padel X Cup event is free of charge for the Portfolio Property X 2026 conference participants, but you can purchase a charity ticket, all of which will go to charity, this year St. Martin's Children's Charity.
The Portfolio Group's events division has been shaping the professional events market for more than two decades, maintaining its position as market leader. We organize an average of 70 business conferences and nearly 10 award ceremonies annually throughout the country, setting the tone in nine industries: economy, agriculture, real estate, healthcare, finance, automotive, energy, IT, and sustainability. We reach 40,000 participants annually. The Portfolio Events name is a guarantee of high-quality professional content and outstanding B2B and B2C networking – in premium hotels, exclusive environments, with opportunities for business networking and lead generation. To date, more than 6,000 speakers and more than 30,000 companies have participated in our events: experts, senior executives, decision-makers, opinion leaders, and owners. Join us and take your business to the next level – we provide the top community in the domestic business sphere!