Alex Mahon
| Alex Mahon | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Alexandra Rose Mahon October 1973 (age 43) 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-designate, Channel 4 |
| Term | October or November 2017- |
| Predecessor | David Abraham |
| Spouse(s) | Richard Barker |
| Children | 4 |
Alexandra Rose Mahon (born October 1973) is a British businesswoman, the chief executive-designate of Channel 4, who will succeed David Abraham, when he leaves in October or November 2017.[1][2]
Early life
Alexandra Rose Mahon was born in October 1973[3] in London,[4] or in Scotland.[1] Aged five, she moved to Edinburgh, and grew up there with her mother and stepfather.[4] She was educated at St Margaret's School, Edinburgh.[4]
She has a PhD in medical physics from Imperial College London.[4][5]
Career
In 2005, when working for Talkback Thames, Management Today included Mahon in their top 35 women under 35 in the business world.[6]
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][5]
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 the next CEO of Channel 4 was announced on 5 June 2017.[1]
Personal life
Mahon is married to Richard Barker, an engineer, and they have four children.[7] They live in Paddington, London.[8]
References
- 1 2 3 Mark Sweney (1 January 1970). "Channel 4 confirms Alex Mahon as chief executive | Media". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- 1 2 3 "Alex Mahon named as new Channel 4 chief executive". BBC News. 14 March 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- ↑ "Alexandra Rose MAHON - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- 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.
- 1 2 Christopher Williams, Chief Business Correspondent. "Channel 4 appoints Foundry boss Alex Mahon as chief executive". The Telegraph. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- ↑ "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.