Dr. Gáspár Maróth is a prominent Hungarian defence policy expert and corporate executive, currently serving as the Head of Central and Eastern European Coordination for Rheinmetall, the German defence industrial giant. He is widely recognized for his leading role in the modernization of Hungary’s military and the revitalization of its national defence industry.
He graduated from Semmelweis University, and started his career in the private sector, getting involved in hospital technology, where he was promoted to CEO and gained experience in company management, strategic investments, commerce and foreign trade.
In 2016 he started his service in the state administration. Mr. Maróth was the main architect and coordinator of the “Zrínyi 2026” defence force development program, Hungary’s largest military procurement and modernization initiative since the regime change. He served as the Government Commissioner for Defence Developments and later as the State Secretary for Defence Policy and Defence Developments at the Ministry of Defence until 2022.
Following his government service, Mr. Maróth has joined Rheinmetall, where he focuses on business development in relevant local defence markets, building partnerships, and supporting the implementation of strategic objectives of the Rheinmetall Group.
