Christian Toksvig

Christian Toksvig

Vice President - Business Development

TED Attendee
TED Sponsor
London, United Kingdom
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About Christian

I am a…

Business leader, Connector, Foodie, Global soul, Marketer, Parent, World traveler

Bio

I have spent my career in the media business starting and growing media brands with international potential. I have been closely involved in the development of well-known international media brands such as the world's largest daily newspaper, Metro, and the international lifestyle magazine OK! Magazine. I'm interested in: digital versions of traditional media brands; new business and distribution models that connect consumers with producers of content; developing media businesses in emerging markets, notably Brazil, Russia, China and India. At Getty Images, my current role is to grow the company's business in emerging markets and to manage relationships with some of the group's major media accounts. I'm a passionate consumer of all types of media, especially world news and new thinking in management, technology and media. My non-commercial activities focus around press freedom and creating sustainable media in emerging markets and conflict zones.

I'm passionate about

Digital media, food, travel, vintage cars

Areas of expertise

Digital media, Emerging Markets Strategy, Media Business, Mergers & Acquisitions, Publishing + Advertising

Things you might not know

Playing the piano, crooning