This, from Malev's Wiki entry, speaks volumes
On 12 July 2007 Lloyd Paxton was appointed CEO of Malév. Paxton replaced János Gönci, who will remain on the board of directors as an adviser. Mr Paxton was with British Airways for over 35 years and most recently was with Air Astana. Mr Paxton was the first Malév CEO to come from the airline industry. Two months later, on 14 September 2007, Lloyd Paxton resigned as CEO of Malév
Martin Gauss, who came later, was respected and professional but was constantly battling political interference.
There used to be a joke in the airline that the CEO's office was the only one on the management floor which didn't have a name plate.