David Koch


Media, Business, Lifestyle | Finance

David (or ‘Kochie’ as he is otherwise known) is co-host of Australia’s No. 1 breakfast Show “Sunrise” on the Seven Network, host of My Business television show as well as co-host of Seven’s prime time hit series “Where Are They Now?”

David’s knowledge of money and business is extensive as is his history in this sector. In a survey conducted by Money Management newspaper his peers recognized David as one of the 10 most influential people in the financial services industry. Another acknowledgement of David’s popularity as a TV presenter came in March 2004 when he was nominated for a Silver Logie award.

David has a strong interest in small business issues and was a director of the NSW Small Business Development Corporation for over six years being appointed to the board at its inception in 1996. As a former business owner, operator and company director, David is in demand as a presenter and regularly addresses a wide range of corporate events and groups. His specialty is speaking on success in small business and investment issues as well as providing practical tips. David speaks informatively from a base of personal experience and knowledge of business and financial issues.

But finance aside, he is also an all-round good bloke and family man making himself perfect for his role on Sunrise. He is currently on the council of his daughters’ school and is passionate about education. Just don’t ask him about rugby!

David Koch at a glance is:
• Co-host of Channel Seven’s Sunrise program and Business and Finance expert for the Seven and Prime television networks.
• Host of the My Business show, on the Seven Network.
• Co-host of “Where Are They Now?” on the Seven Network.
• Contributing editor to the investor section of Sydney’s Sun-Herald newspaper.
• Weekly money columnist in ‘The Experts’ section of New Idea.
• Daily money commentator on more than 50 regional radio stations with his popular ‘A Minute On Your Business’ and ‘A Minute On Your Money’ segments
• Author of the best-selling book “Your Money and Your Life” and “Kochie’s Best Jokes” and co-author (with wife Libby) of “I’m Not Made of Money, a parent's guide to teaching kids about money” as well as “Kochie's Guide - How Smart Couples Can Start with Nothing, but Love and Laugh and Create Real Wealth”

David has also co-authored with his daughter Samantha, “The Teenager’s Guide to Money” and “The Teenager’s Guide to Part-time Jobs and Leaving Home – the ultimate guide.”