Alex Mahon
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| Born | London |
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| Spouse | Richard Barker |
| Predecessor | David Abraham |
| Residence | Paddington |
| London | |
| 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 Four to find Scottish family for Gogglebox
Channel Four has Set Up a casting team to find a Scottish family for TV review programme Gogglebox after complaints from viewers and a politician.
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross had pressed the broadcaster about the lack of Scots at a Scottish affairs committee meeting in Westminster.
Channel Four has now written to MPs to say The Search for a " suitable Scottish family" is under way.
It said it was hoped The Family could join The Show 's cast from the New Year .
Mr Ross questioned Channel Four bosses about the lack of Scots on Gogglebox when they appeared before MPs in September.
He Said it was " just crazy" that there had not been a Scottish family on the programme since 2016 - adding that he and his wife " watch it every week" and " could be part of it".
Chief executive Alex Mahon told MPs that " it would be better to have a Scottish family" on Gogglebox.
And she has now to confirm that " we have agreed a separate budget for a dedicated casting team specifically tasked with finding a suitable Scottish family".
She added: " The casting period is already under way and will run up to Christmas. The ambition is to identify at least one Scottish family who will become part of the Gogglebox cast for The Next series, which will air in the New Year . "
Ms Mahon said that half of The 99 complaints Channel Four had received about programming in Scotland Last Year were about the lack of Scots on Gogglebox.
And She Said that like Mr Ross, " many of those who contacted us to raise this were Getting In touch to put themselves forward".
The broadcaster also received a complaints about " an overemphasis on the England football team" and " programmes with Britain in the title that viewers felt were actually focused on England".
Source of news: bbc.com
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