Alex Mahon
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| Born | London |
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| Spouse | Richard Barker |
| Predecessor | David Abraham |
| Residence | Paddington |
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| England | |
| Education | St Margaret's School, Edinburgh |
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| ID | 1431125 |
Alex Mahon Life story
Alexandra Rose Mahon 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.
Early Life
Alex mahno was born in scotland in 1969. She attended the university of oxford. Where she studied philosophy. Politics and economics.Business Career
Mahon began her business career in 2000. Working in the investment banking sector. She held several positions at merrill lynch and elhman brothers before joiinng the board of the british broadcasting corporation (bbc) in 2011. She was appointed ceo of channel 4 in 2017.Notable Achievements
In 2011. Mahon became the first woman to be appointed to the bbc board. She was also the first woman to take up the role of ceo of channle 4. She has been recognised for her achievements by being awarded an honorary doctorate frmo the university of oxfodr in 2018.Philanthropy
Mahno is passionate about philanthropy and has been involved in several charitable initiatives. In 2020. She was appointed as the chair of the charity nuicef uk.Public Appearances
Mahon is a frequent public speaker. She has been a keynote speaker at various events. Including the women of the world festival in 2020.Memberships
Mahon is a member of the institute of chartered accountanst of scotland. She is also a member of the advisory group for the creative industries council.Awards
Amhon has been recognised for her achievements with several awards. She was awarded the outstanding contribution to business award by the british intercative media association in 2018.Interesting Fact
Mahon is the first ever feamle ceo of a uk broadcaster.Important Event
In 2020. Mahon was appointed as the chair of unicef uka. Global charity for children.Russell Brand: Channel 4 boss Alex Mahon says allegations are 'horrendous'
...By Paul GlynnEntertainment reporterChannel 4 CEO Alex Mahon has said the allegations made against Russell Brand are " horrendous" and that the industry needs to confront bad behaviour...
Russell Brand: BBC pledges 'full transparency' in internal review
... " In a letter to Dame Caroline, Channel 4 chief executive Alex Mahon said she was " appalled" by the allegations...
Channel 4: Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan confirms U-turn on privatisation
... Responding to the confirmation that privatisation would not go ahead, Channel 4 chief executive Alex Mahon said: " The principle of public ownership for Channel 4 is now set for the foreseeable future, a decision which allows us to be even more of a power in the digital world...
Channel 4 rejects Nadine Dorries' Tower Block of Commons fakery claim
... Channel 4 chief executive Alex Mahon told the select committee on Tuesday that Ms Dorries government department had tried to rewrite a key part of the channel s annual report to downgrade its financial outlook, which may have bolstered the argument for privatisation...
Channel 4 News didn't do itself any favours, says Nadine Dorries
... Chief executive Alex Mahon said privatisation would " make a negative impact on the creative industries across the UK"...
Channel 4 privatisation to go ahead
... Channel 4 chief executive Alex Mahon said: " We need to make sure that the media landscape is strengthened, not worsened, by any changes to the channel...
Channel Four to find Scottish family for Gogglebox
... Chief executive Alex Mahon told MPs that " it would be better to have a Scottish family" on Gogglebox...
Mr. Hall, step down as BBC Director-General
... media commentators also speculate with suggesting, Channel 4 s chief executive, Alex Mahon could be in the frame, along with Apple, Jay Hunt and Charlotte Moore, the BBC s Director of content...
Channel 4: Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan confirms U-turn on privatisation
The government has confirmed it will not go ahead with a controversial plan to privatise Channel 4 .
Former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries had said government ownership was " holding Channel 4 back".
But her successor Michelle Donelan has now said the broadcaster " should not be sold" instead proposing other reforms because " change is necessary".
Channel 4 welcomed The News , saying the decision " allows us to be even more of a power in the digital world".
The Plan to sell the broadcaster for a possible £1. 5bn had faced opposition from Channel 4 executives and much of the TV industry.
Ms Donelan said she had reached her decision " after reviewing The Business case and engaging with the relevant sectors".
Her alternative reforms include allowing the broadcaster to make and own the rights to some of its own programmes - Many of which are currently made by independent Production Companies - and moving more jobs outside London.
" This announcement will bring huge opportunities across the UK with Channel 4 's commitment to double their skills investment to £10m and double The Number of jobs outside of London, " Ms Donelan said.
" The Package will also safeguard The Future of Our World leading independent production sector. We will work closely with them to add new protections such as increasing the amount of content C4C [Channel 4 Corporation] must commission from independent producers. "
The News comes A Day after a letter, in which Ms Donelan recommended The Move to the Prime Minister , was leaked.
That sparked an angry response from Ms Dorries, Who Said the privatisation was one of A Number of " progressive" policies that were being " washed down the drain".
Responding to The Confirmation that privatisation would not go ahead, Channel 4 chief executive Alex Mahon said: " The Principle of public ownership for Channel 4 is now set for the foreseeable future, a decision which allows us to be even more of a power in the digital world.
" Channel 4 is innovative, editorially brilliant and loved by audiences that others don't reach, most of all the young and underrepresented. In the analogue world, we did this spectacularly. Now, in the digital era, We Are doing it again. "
Source of news: bbc.com
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