Christopher von Koch

Christopher von Koch is an Assistant Professor in Business Administration at Linnaeus University, specializing in corporate finance. He is affiliated with the School of Business and Economics and the Department of Management, and is a member of The Corporate Governance Research Group. The School maintains AACSB accreditation, reflecting its commitment to high-quality business education.

Dr. von Koch's research focuses on corporate governance and financial analysts, examining them as information intermediaries and monitors within various governance systems. His work employs comparative methodologies across international contexts, with key research areas including:

• Information environment measurement and conceptualization
• Country-level and firm-level governance interactions
• Investor protection mechanisms across legal systems
• Financial analyst performance in different regulatory environments
• Effects of regulatory changes like IFRS adoption

His publication record (1998-2020) shows a research trajectory evolving from cross-border banking studies to specialized governance research. Recent work includes literature reviews synthesizing knowledge about information environments, while maintaining consistent focus on how governance structures affect information flow and market efficiency.

Dr. von Koch teaches corporate finance at advanced levels and supervises master's theses in corporate finance. His collaborative research pattern with colleagues like Ola Nilsson and Karl Jonnergård indicates strong research networks within the institution.

As part of the Department of Management's focus on sustainable co-creation through interdisciplinary solutions, Dr. von Koch contributes to research addressing complex societal challenges through collaborative approaches that bridge theoretical and practical business concerns.