Alex Mahon
Alex Mahon | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alexandra Rose Mahon October 1973 (age 50) London or Scotland |
| 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 | Richard Barker |
| Children | 4 |
Alexandra Rose Mahon (born October 1973) is a British businesswoman. She has been the chief executive of Channel 4 since October 2017, succeeding David Abraham as 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.[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
- ^ a b c Mark Sweney (1 January 1970). "Channel 4 confirms Alex Mahon as chief executive | Media". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- ^ a b c "Alex Mahon named as new Channel 4 chief executive". BBC News. 14 March 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- ^ "Discover our Board". Channel 4. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
- ^ "Alexandra Rose MAHON - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- ^ a b c Kristy Dorsey Email (10 October 2016). "Monday interview: Alex Mahon, chief executive of The Foundry". The Scotsman. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- ^ a b Christopher Williams, Chief Business Correspondent (5 June 2017). "Channel 4 appoints Foundry boss Alex Mahon as chief executive". The Telegraph. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
{{cite news}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ "The faces of the future | Business". The Guardian. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ http://www.hollowaysbuild.com/Press/Images/Articles/8.pdf
- ^ 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.