Kaltenbacher joins from HBM, the Hungarian subsidiary of Soletanche Bachy, where he worked as the MD for the past six years.

He replaces Boris Caro-Vargas who was MD since the start of 2021.

Kaltenbacher has worked for Soletanche Bachy for a total of 17 years and throughout this time, he has gained experience in management, design, on-site operations and leading work-winning teams. He has also worked across the globe, including the USA, France and Central Europe.

At HBM, he established the SMART small job business line to offer service for clients with smaller scale projects, opening a successful regional office to improve geographical diversification, and setting up the country’s first ultra-low carbon piling construction site.