David Koch

Experience

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  GRUPPO FERRUZZI

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1993

  Independent Consultant for Government Affairs

  Identified and developed new business strategies for group companies within a team of seven professionals overseeing economics, energy, and agribusiness. Steered cooperative efforts with the United States Environmental Protection Agency on environmental indicators and with the Swiss Federal Office of Energy on the Biodiesel Project.My key Contributions: ⇨ Represented group office of economic studies in Washington DC. ⇨ Established and maintained relationships with corporate, local, national, and intergovernmental bodies. ⇨ Led United Kingdom lobbying initiative in preparation for the launch of new alternative fuel product. Show less

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  Teva Pharmaceuticals

  Jan 1993 - Jan 2018

  Head Legal Department, Teva Italian Global Operations and Swiss international sites

  Spearheaded and controlled all functions associated with legal affairs for seven group sites in Italy and three sites in Switzerland. Directed and dealt with litigation and disputes for API division companies throughout Europe in direct supervision of and coordination with outside counsel. Stipulated, negotiated and administered commercial contracts. Ensured proper risk management and compliance, including for GDPR / personal data processing. Rendered expert services as legal partner of teams negotiating critical contracts of Italian manufacturers with large multinationals.Key Contributions: ⇨ Achieved turnaround of the regulatory model of Swiss branded pharmaceuticals company, ensuring the continuity of business throughout Europe, by leading multidisciplinary group implementing strategy across the EU. ⇨ Worked persistently, diligently and successfully with outside counsel in overseeing major 10-year contract litigation. ⇨ Partnered with the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) business in overseeing legal affairs at Mexican, Lithuanian, Czech, and Hungarian entities. Show less

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  Freelance

  Jan 2019 - now

  Independent Consultant in Commercial Legal Affairs

  Providing consultancy services and specific project work in various areas of commercial legal affairs, in collaboration with multinational companies and legal studios. Specialization in international contracts, corporate law and governance, compliance, IP, pharmaceutical law. I deliver legal ideas and strategies for overcoming apparently insurmountable obstacles, bringing significant economic benefits to the company and its internal stakeholders. Working with company Boards, I seek to ensure full and appropriate communication and proactive support to Directors and executive management in relation to their business needs, corporate responsibilities and fiduciary duties.Key Contributions: ⇨ Working for a top legal studio in Milano, I helped program and coordinate the legal & regulatory aspects and execution of a production sites transfer by multinational pharmaceutical entity in corporate spin-off; ⇨ Introduction of new technologies and practices balancing needs for legal compliance and efficiency, with strategic business directions. Show less