Katherine Corich
Founder and Director of the
Sysdoc Group
When did you first move to the UK?
2006
What attracted you to move?
Necessity – our (Sysdoc group) UK General Manager was leaving
and we needed to re-locate to meet our clients and work with staff
until we were able to appoint a new one. Our intention was to go for
just one year, however seven years later we are loving the opportunity
we have to keep our feet and hearts in both countries.
What was your first job in the UK?
CEO Sysdoc UK. We now have a fantastic UK based CEO, Clare
Hill, so I have moved back into a global role.
Throughout the time you have been there, how much would you
estimate you have contributed to the British economy?
We enjoy continual growth (over 40% last year) and employ many
new staff every year. Many of our key customers are contributing
in massive ways to the British economy, for example Jaguar Land
Rover, which achieved the all-time British exports, is a customer,
as are McLaren, Vodafone and the Elsevier group. The work which
we do enables them to grow, manufacture and export, so indirectly
our contribution is significant. We feel very privileged to be part of
the transformation journey of such wonderful customers, who are
leading Britain out of the recession.
What was your first residence?
A converted barn in the Oxfordshire countryside. We lived there
for five years until moving to our current home, a beautiful country
house in a village in the Chilterns.
How long before you returned to New Zealand after first moving?
Six months
How often do you return?
Three to four times a year.
If you could introduce one uniquely 'Kiwi' aspect to the UK,
what would it be?
Our deep blue sky and empty sandy beaches that go on forever.
Tsunami
5-7 Voltaire Road
Clapham, London
Katherine's top tips for
doing business in the UK
1. Act local, think global
2. Network, network, network
3. Over-deliver and delight your
customers
4. Give back to the communities in
which you live and work
5. Always thank people for their help
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Notting Hill, London
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