Kornel Szakal
Founder of KLJ Property
Kornel Szakal is the co-founder of KLJ Property, a Hungarian-born civil engineer and economics professional. He completed his higher education at two of Hungary’s most prestigious universities:
• Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) – Faculty of Civil Engineering
• Corvinus University of Budapest – Faculty of Business Administration
He has several decades of international experience in the construction and real estate development sectors. In addition to running his own ventures, he continues to provide expert consultancy to multiple well-established European companies.
Kornel combines top-level engineering expertise with solid business acumen. His precision, systematic thinking, and strategic vision play a key role in ensuring KLJ Property delivers premium-quality developments across Southeast Asia.
Nikolett Elsasser
Regional Director - Europe
As the European Regional Director of KLJ Property, Nikolett plays a vital role in connecting the company’s Southeast Asian operations with its European roots. Since KLJ’s foundation is firmly grounded in European expertise and values, maintaining a strong presence in Europe is not just strategic-it is essential.
Nikolett serves as the bridge between our headquarters and our valued partners across Europe. Thanks to her dedicated efforts and exceptional coordination, we maintain dynamic and productive relationships with clients and collaborators from Germany, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom -all of whom share our vision of long-term investment and development in Southeast Asia.
Given the time zone differences and geographic distance, her flexibility, professionalism, and reliability are key. Nikolett navigates these challenges with confidence and grace, ensuring our European partners always receive timely, personal, and high-level support. Her commitment is especially crucial, as the majority of our investor network originates from Europe.
Her presence guarantees that KLJ’s European partners feel close-no matter how far.
Krisztian Majer
Regional Director – Middle East
Based in Dubai, Krisztian Majer serves as the Regional Director for KOLE International Property in the Middle East. With exceptional interpersonal skills and a deeply client-focused approach, he has become a highly effective liaison between our company and our esteemed regional partners.
Krisztian works closely with local stakeholders to ensure that each project aligns precisely with the specific demands and expectations of the Middle Eastern market. His ability to adapt to cultural nuances while maintaining operational excellence makes him an outstanding project manager and a trusted business representative in the region.
As a former professional athlete, Krisztian brings an extraordinary level of focus, discipline, and commitment to every aspect of his work. His background has shaped him into a results-driven leader with a strong sense of strategy and timing. Over the years, he has cultivated an impressive network of high-profile and prestigious business partners, further reinforcing the company’s reputation and reach in this key market.
Lalu Engki Wardani
Head of Sales & Local Relations Indonesia
In Indonesia, success in real estate development is not solely defined by design or engineering excellence-it also requires deep cultural understanding and respectful integration with local communities. At KLJ Property, we take immense pride in our exceptional relationships with local authorities, religious leaders, and the professional community across the regions we operate in.Lalu Engki Wardani is the key figure behind this success. As an Indonesian national with deep roots in the local culture, he serves as the company’s principal liaison with government bodies, community leaders, and regulatory institutions. His extensive knowledge of local regulations, customs, and licensing procedures ensures that every phase of our projects-from early planning to final execution-is carried out in full compliance with both legal and cultural expectations. Engki’s role goes far beyond administration. He embodies the respectful and collaborative spirit that defines KLJ’s approach in Indonesia. His presence guarantees that we not only operate within the law, but also earn the trust and support of the communities we help shape. Thanks to Engki’s leadership, KLJ Property is widely recognized as a company that not only builds premium developments-but does so in harmony with Indonesia’s values, traditions, and future ambitions.