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Author: Christian Koch

Christian Koch

Christian Koch

Alongside his work for Director, Christian has written features for the Evening Standard, The Guardian, Sunday Times Style, The Independent, Q, Cosmopolitan, Stylist, ShortList and Glamour in an eclectic career which has seen him interview everybody from Mariah Carey to Michael Douglas through to Richard Branson with newspaper assignments including reporting on the Japanese tsunami and living with an Italian cult.

  • Zurich, Switzerland
    Expert

    Well-heeled but humble: lessons from setting up a business in Switzerland

    Alex Cheatle, founder and CEO of Ten Lifestyle Group, shares what he’s learnt about doing business in Switzerland

    Christian Koch
    29 November, 2019
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  • Opinion

    Why everybody’s talking about climate change

    With the UN holding its summit on climate change from 2 December, leaders discuss what their enterprises are doing to protect the environment

    Christian Koch
    26 November, 2019
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  • Burj Khalifa Dubai business
    International

    Case study – how I set up in Dubai

    IoD member Rebecca Marks on establishing her entertainment business in the UAE

    Christian Koch
    22 July, 2019
    0
  • Dubai
    International

    How to do business in Dubai

    As the countdown to Dubai’s Expo 2020 begins, experts explain how to trade in the UAE – our fourth-biggest export market outside Europe.

    Christian Koch
    22 July, 2019
    0
  • How to do business in California
    International

    How to do business in California

    Advice on setting up in the Golden State from UK leaders already established there

    Christian Koch
    23 May, 2019
    0
  • Setting up business in California
    International

    Case study – how I set up in California

    The founder of Nexus Studios describes the company’s experience of expanding to LA in 2017

    Christian Koch
    23 May, 2019
    0
  • Doing business in Singapore
    International

    How to do business in Singapore

    For British firms, the digitally adept nation is proving more than a trade gateway to South East Asia, as leaders explain

    Christian Koch
    6 May, 2019
    0
  • Opinion

    Why everyone’s talking about the pay gap

    Large companies could be forced to report their remuneration disparities by ethnicity, as well as gender. But what should employers be doing already?

    Christian Koch
    7 January, 2019
    0
  • Tokyo city landscape
    International

    How to do business in Tokyo

    Our experts advise on ensuring that your goods and services won’t get lost in translation

    Christian Koch
    5 November, 2018
    0
  • International

    How I set up shop in Tokyo

    Robert Ettinger, CEO of British leather goods firm Ettinger, on how he has developed the brand in Japan

    Christian Koch
    17 September, 2018
    0
  • Doing business in Brazil – local expert guide
    International

    How to set up a business in Brazil

    There’s much about Brazil to attract firms right now. UK imports do better here than those from other nations

    Christian Koch
    27 July, 2018
    0
  • Canadian PM Justin Trudeau
    International

    How to set up a business in Canada

    With its strong economy, trade-friendly government and pride in its British links, Canada has plenty to offer SMEs

    Christian Koch
    25 July, 2018
    0
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Cover story

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    JoJo Maman Bébé founder on ‘putting people and the planet above profit’

    Mar 26, 2020
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  • Matt Golding Rubber Republic

    ‘Being a B Corp is the least that we have to do,’ says Rubber Republic founder

    Mar 26, 2020
    0
  • Charmain Love B Corporations

    How B-Corporations are providing a blueprint for change

    Mar 26, 2020
    0
  • Jon Geldart IoD DG

    Jon Geldart: ‘The IoD is about the legacy we leave generations of directors to come’

    Jan 23, 2020
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  • Lady Nicola Mendelsohn Diversity

    Lady Nicola Mendelsohn: ‘Addressing diversity makes sound business sense’

    Nov 21, 2019
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  • Simon Sinek, director top 2019

    Simon Sinek exclusive: ‘Choosing to become an infinite-minded leader will shake your world’

    Sep 18, 2019
    0
  • Dambisa Moyo

    Dambisa Moyo on six barriers to global growth – and how leaders can shatter them

    Jul 23, 2019
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  • Cover feature sustainability

    The rise of the purpose-driven business

    May 23, 2019
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LATEST STORIES

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    Apr 15, 2020
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    Apr 9, 2020
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    Universities and businesses must collaborate more closely

    Apr 8, 2020
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  • corporate learning coronavirus

    Why learning will become even more crucial during the coronavirus crisis

    Apr 3, 2020
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    How a Chartered Director deals with the coronavirus crisis

    Apr 1, 2020
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LEADERSHIP

  • emotionally engaged leader

    How to become a more emotionally engaged leader

    Mar 30, 2020
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    ‘It’s out of difference that you achieve progress’ – leadership lessons from Tim Parker

    Mar 27, 2020
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