Background

Zoltan “Zoli” Peresztegi is a high-growth strategist and executive leader with a proven track record of establishing and scaling complex organizations across global and local markets. As the former Country Business Development Manager for Google in Hungary, Zoli was the first person on the ground, successfully building the country office from scratch and forging critical partnerships with national news agencies, transportation authorities, and universities. His career is defined by an ability to unite government and industry leaders to drive measurable economic impact. Zoli brings deep expertise in the Southern California business landscape, currently serving as a Principal Real Estate Advisor in Palos Verdes. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of complex land and commercial transactions, navigating permitting oversight, site selection, and property due diligence while leveraging data-driven AI models to optimize market value. His background in B2B Data as a Service (DaaS) as VP of Growth & Partnerships at BrightQuery involved forming strategic alliances with major industry trade groups and co-authoring whitepapers that fueled regional revenue growth. A seasoned entrepreneur and advisor, Zoli has hired and led international teams, trained over 1,000 professionals in innovation, and raised over $1.1M in venture funding for technology startups. He is deeply committed to community development, serving on the PVPUSD Educational Advisory Committee, and holds an MSc in Economics. Zoli combines sophisticated CRM automation and data analytics with a high-touch approach to business retention and attraction.