Mid-market clients take on risk, tariffs and global expansion
October 22, 2026
Mid-market clients share how they weigh risk, respond to tariffs and pursue global expansion in interviews exploring the results of the Interpreneur Report 2026.
For DMC Group, international markets are essential because individual local markets are too small. Group Chief Financial Officer Serge Lemarchal says tariffs can affect production costs, sourcing and customer prices, but the company remains committed to its international footprint.
O.C.O Technology Chief Executive Officer Steve Greig sees opportunities in markets where recyclable material still goes to landfill. He is optimistic about the company’s prospects as regulation, landfill costs and public attitudes change.
George A. Palmer Group Director Marcus Palmer discusses how shifting tariffs and rules affect a business operating across the UK, India and the US, including the complexities of managing transfer pricing across three organisations.
Their experiences reflect findings from the Interpreneur Report 2026: 37% of interpreneurs cite logistics and supply chain issues as a major challenge to international expansion, while almost 57% say tariffs and trade disputes have significantly affected their global strategy. Despite these pressures, 86% expect conditions for international expansion to improve over the next two to three years.
Read the client interviews and explore more perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of international business on our Interpreneur Insights page.
