Interview with Michael Fabian (Country Manager of American Express Czech Republic) on Doing Business in the Czech Republic

1) Introduction
2) AmEx is a leading international financial company which entered the Czech market at the beginning of 90s. What were the main reasons to open a branch in Prague?
3) Could you somehow compare the situation on the Czech market between today and in the beginning of 90s?
4) What makes AmEx (as such) unique in comparison to other similar companies?
5) Does AmEx provide any services on the Czech Market, which are unique or special?
6) Where do you see the biggest advantages in doing business in the Czech Republic?
7) The Czech Republic is very often criticized for corruption, mostly regarded with the public procurement. What is your point of view of this problem?
8) Being a part of a big international corporation often means having a big share of foreign employees. Is it the same case of the Prague AmEx branch?
9) Have you been using any special management strategy (or a structure) within your company?
10) How would you describe your attitude to your employees (in the way of motivating them for instance)?









