David Koch (television presenter) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
David Koch
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David Koch in 2013
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David James Koch
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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| Other names | Kochie, Hooky |
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| Years active | 1980–present |
| Employer | Seven Network |
| Known for | Sunrise (2002–2023) |
| Spouse(s) | Libby Koch |
| Children | 4 |
David James Koch, often called "Kochie", is a well-known Australian television presenter and financial journalist. He is most famous for hosting the Seven Network's morning show, Sunrise. He was a host on Sunrise for 21 years, from 2002 until 2023.
Kochie started his career in Adelaide as a financial journalist. He wrote for many different newspapers and magazines before moving to television. Since 2012, he has also been the chairman of the Port Adelaide Football Club. This is a team in the Australian Football League (AFL).
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Early Life and Education
David Koch was born in Adelaide, South Australia. He studied to become an accountant.
Financial Journalism
Kochie began his career in journalism at The Australian newspaper. He then joined BRW magazine in the early 1980s. He helped start a new type of journalism in Australia called "consumer finance journalism." This means he wrote about money and investments for everyday people.
He created Personal Investment magazine. This made him the youngest editor at the Fairfax Media company. He also launched similar magazines in New Zealand and the UK.
Kochie has also given business and financial advice for many publications. These include Pacific Magazines and Yahoo Finance. He also writes for the "Your Money" section of News Ltd newspapers.
He has also hosted a TV show for small businesses called Kochie's Business Builders. His own company, Pinstripe Media, produced this show. In 2020, Kochie also helped launch ausbiz. This is an Australian online platform for business and finance news.
Television Career
Hosting Sunrise
Kochie was the co-host of the Seven Network's Sunrise breakfast show for 21 years. He started in 2002 and left in 2023. He first joined the show to fill in for another host, but his role became permanent.
He and his first co-host, Melissa Doyle, helped Sunrise become the most popular morning TV show in Australia. In August 2022, Sunrise won the breakfast TV ratings for the 19th year in a row.
On May 28, 2023, Kochie announced he would leave Sunrise. He wanted to spend more time with his family and focus on the Port Adelaide Football Club. He is Australia's longest-serving breakfast TV host. He broadcast over 16,000 hours of live TV and did 50,000 interviews. His last show was on June 9, 2023. Matt Shirvington took over his role.
Other TV Shows
Kochie also co-hosted another Seven Network show called Where Are They Now? with Melissa Doyle. He also hosts Kochie's Business Builders, which helps small businesses.
He has also co-hosted the annual Christmas TV special Carols in the Domain eight times.
Recognition and Awards
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Kochie was nominated for a silver Logie Award in 2004 and 2005. This award is for Best TV Presenter.
In 2007, he was voted Australia's Best Finance Journalist. He also received the "Small Business Champion award." This was for his support of Australian small businesses.
Kochie was named 2007 Australian Father of the Year. In 2024, he received the Order of Australia (AM). This award was for his important work in media and financial journalism.
Parodies
Kochie has been parodied on TV shows like Comedy Inc.. He was also listed in the top 50 Most Trusted Australians by Reader's Digest.
Port Adelaide Football Club
From 2007, Kochie was the number one ticket-holder for the Port Adelaide Football Club. This is an Australian Football League team.
In October 2012, Kochie was announced as the chairman of the club. He started this role in 2013.
Other Activities
Kochie has appeared on Australian soap operas like Home and Away and All Saints. He also voiced a character in the Australian version of the movie Monsters vs. Aliens.
He has climbed Mt Kilimanjaro twice to raise money for charity. He has also walked the Kokoda Track.
Helping Others
Kochie is a patron of the Youth Off The Streets' Koch Centre For Youth and Learning in Sydney. This center helps young people.
He has also been involved with the Channel Seven Perth Telethon. This event raises money for charities like the Perth Children's Hospital. He has also helped with the Melbourne's Good Friday Appeal 13 times. This appeal raises money for the Royal Children's Hospital.
Through a Sunrise campaign, Kochie helped the government create a national authority for organ transplants. He was the chairman of the 'Organ and Tissue Authority Advisory Council'. He later resigned to protest a government review of organ donation.
Images for kids
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David Koch in 2013
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Kochie interviewing singer Ed Sheeran
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David Koch speaking at the Port Adelaide Football Club AGM in January 2020.
