Interview

AMSTERDAM - Speaking at the launch of God at Work in Holland, Ken Costa says that the international credit crisis is not just an operational accident, but a serious ethical crisis.

Sunday 16th March 2008

Colin Mackay chats to Ken Costa, one-time anti-apartheid activist turned City investment banker and devout Christian, about whether there is space for God in the workplace.

Ken Costa was interviewed live on Metro FM (96.4) by chat show host Criselda Kananda in Johannesburg on 28th February at 7pm. The show focusses on healthy body, mind and spirit on every Wednesday and Thursday evening 19:00 to 21:00 targeting 5.2 million listeners.

Some extracts from Lunch with the FT.

Nicky Gumbel, the vicar of HTB and pioneer of the Alpha course has interviewed Ken Costa, the author of God at Work for a series of Podcasts based on the subjects from the book. The series includes topics such as stress, tough choices, ambition and why work matters.

Agu Irukwu, pastor of Jesus House and leader of Mandate Men’s Ministries interviewed Ken Costa for Mandate Magazine - the first Christian lifestyle magazine in the UK aimed at men.

My Way: Ken Costa, of UBS Investment Bank, on how to succeed ‘Show you have the potential for leadership’

Some extracts:

THE BAPTIST TIMES ‘God is in every workplace’ 24 May 2007 Ruth Dickinson meets Ken Costa to find out how God and work can fit together.

Ken Costa was interviewed on Inspirit, BBC LONDON’s multi faith magazine programme, about religion in the office and whether God belongs at work. The weekly Sunday morning show takes an ethical look at the week’s top news stories and tackles a wide range of religious subjects.

Ken Costa appeared on Jeff Randall’s Weekend Business show to chat about religion and the workplace. The weekly slot discusses the latest news and features from the world of business and finance.

Ken Costa, one of the most influential bankers in London, writes about how his faith impacts his working life

A book by one of the country’s leading bankers, Ken Costa, Deputy Chairman of UBS bank, is published this month. In this extract, he describes how he became a Christian and the influence his faith has had upon his working life.

City stalwart explains the influence of evangelical Christianity on his everyday business life in his newly published book God at Work The Times, Business, Monday 14th March 2007

“Christians often spend most of their waking hours at work. Some are set apart for a special ministry there. How are they being supported? …Depression about work is very common, says Ken Costa, chairman of UBS Investment Bank. A failed transaction, a disappointing pay review, unpleasant relationships, and fear of the future can all be triggers.