Alex Mahon is the Chief Executive of Channel 4, a publicly owned and commercially funded public service media organisation that exists to create change through entertainment.
Channel 4 has the UK’s biggest free streaming service, All 4, plus a network of 11 channels, which are home to the youngest-skewing shows on British TV. Under her leadership, Channel 4 is rapidly transforming into a digital-first broadcaster, with a young profile that competes with global streaming platforms, the UK’s biggest social media brand for young people, and over 20% of its revenues being generated from digital.
Alex has a deep background in the creative and technology industries. Prior to Channel 4, she was CEO of Foundry, the leading 3D effects software firm and before that she was CEO of Shine Group, which during her tenure grew into an organisation with 27 creative labels in 12 countries. She also worked at Talkback Thames, Fremantle Media Group and RTL Group. She started off as a PhD Physicist with a stint at CERN before moving into launching internet businesses.
Alex is currently a member of the UK Creative Industries Council, an ambassador for London Tech Week, a member of the Innovate UK Advisory Board and advisory to Punchdrunk, the ground-breaking experimental theatre company. She is a Non-Executive Board Member of Chanel Inc and a member of the Advisory Board of Salesforce.
She was the recipient of Variety’s 2020 International Achievement in Television Award and has been honoured with an International Royal Industrial Fellowship. Alex speaks and writes extensively on representation, inclusion and diversity and is a passionate and committed advocate for inclusive work environments.
