Alex Mahon

Alex Mahon
Born Alexandra Rose Mahon
October 1973 (age 44–45)
London or Scotland
Residence Paddington, London, England
Nationality British
Education St Margaret's School, Edinburgh
Alma mater Imperial College London
Occupation Businesswoman
Title Chief Executive, Channel 4
Term October 2017 - present
Predecessor David Abraham
Spouse(s) Richard Barker
Children 4

Alexandra Rose Mahon (born October 1973) is a British businesswoman, the chief executive of Channel 4 since October 2017, succeeding David Abraham and the first female CEO of a major UK broadcaster.[1][2][3]

Early life

Alexandra Rose Mahon was born in October 1973[4] in London,[5] or in Scotland.[1] Aged five, she moved to Edinburgh, and grew up there with her mother and stepfather.[5] She was educated at St Margaret's School, Edinburgh.[5]

She has a PhD in medical physics from Imperial College London.[5][6]

Career

In 2005, when working for Talkback Thames, Management Today included Mahon in their top 35 women under 35 in the business world.[7]

Mahon was CEO of the production company Shine Group, owned by 21st Century Fox, and then CEO of the visual effects software company Foundry.[2][6]

She has worked with the UK's Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), as a member of their advisory panel on the BBC's future direction.[2]

Mahon's appointment as CEO of Channel 4 was announced in June 2017 and became effective in October 2017.[1]

Personal life

Mahon is married to Richard Barker, an engineer, and they have four children.[8] They live in Paddington, London.[9]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Mark Sweney (1 January 1970). "Channel 4 confirms Alex Mahon as chief executive | Media". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 "Alex Mahon named as new Channel 4 chief executive". BBC News. 14 March 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  3. ↑ "Discover our Board". Channel 4. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  4. ↑ "Alexandra Rose MAHON - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Kristy Dorsey Email (2016-10-10). "Monday interview: Alex Mahon, chief executive of The Foundry". The Scotsman. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  6. 1 2 Christopher Williams, Chief Business Correspondent. "Channel 4 appoints Foundry boss Alex Mahon as chief executive". The Telegraph. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  7. ↑ "The faces of the future | Business". The Guardian. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  8. ↑ http://www.hollowaysbuild.com/Press/Images/Articles/8.pdf
  9. ↑ Alex Mahon (7 July 2016). "Secrets of my success: Alex Mahon, chief executive, The Foundry | London Evening Standard". Standard.co.uk. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
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