Firecracker Alex Mahon Steps Up as Superstruct Entertainment's New Top Cheese
Alex Mahon, head of Channel 4, will take over as the leader of Superstruct, an entertainment company.
Get ready to shake things up! Alex Mahon, the fiery dynamo who sailed Channel 4's ship through stormy seas for eight years, is jumping ship - er, industry - to helm live events giant Superstruct Entertainment!
This Legally Blonde-worthy powerhouse is set to strut her stuff in the live entertainment sector, following an electrifying tenure at the state-funded broadcaster that broadcasts over 80 fests across Europe and Oz. It's a monumental move, and the chatter has it that her compensation package will look oh-so-prettier - thanks to Sky News spilling those tea leaves.
Just day-after-yesterday, Channel 4 announced Mahon's resignation as CEO, sending shockwaves through the UK broadcasting scene. In 2017, this bold, bold woman made headlines as Channel 4's first female CEO, leading the channel through two government attempts to sell it off and a huge shift to digital streaming.
"We aim to ruffle feathers and ignite conversations with a cheeky spark. And we manage to do it like no one else," she said, giving us a glimpse into her fiery spirit.
Until further announcements, Mahon's interim replacement will be perky COO Jonathan Allan, while a search for the permanent replacement is underway.
Mahon's departure comes as Channel 4 battles tough times, including a slump in traditional TV viewership among the young'uns and a sharp fall in ad revenue. With an annual loss of £52m last year (yikes!), the company must be hoping that Mahon's magic wand can work its charm at her new venue.
During her tenure, Mahon championed a sweeping digital transformation strategy, broadened Channel 4's regional reach, and spearheaded reforms like new support policies for pregnancy loss. She also guided the channel through the pandemic, a financial downturn, and sharp competition from global streaming platforms.
Channel 4 stressed that the channel is in "topsy-turvy great shape," with a solid team in place to carry out its ambitious "fast forward" mission that aims to future-proof the organization. The company's outgoing chair Dawn Airey and ex-CEO Mahon applauded the resilience and zealous creativity Channel 4 displayed during her leadership.
Now, grab your beach chairs and sunscreen; it's time for Mahon to make Superstruct Entertainment's live events shine brighter than ever!
A Quick Peek at Alex Mahon's Career Milestones
Sassy and intelligent, this powerhouse has juggled numerous key positions and delivered knockout punches:
- Channel 4:
- ** Trailblazing CEO**: Became Channel 4's first female CEO in 2017.
- Tenacious Resistance Leader: Resisted government's attempts to privatize the channel.
- ** Digital Pioneer**: spearheaded a significant shift towards digital streaming.
- Workplace Warrior: championed lighting-fast workplace reforms like new pregnancy loss policies.
- ** Shine Group**:
- Guided a titan among entertainment production companies, owned by 21st Century Fox.
- ** Foundry**:
- Heavily impacted the visual effects software industry as the company's leader.
At Channel 4, Mahon:- Battled Headwinds: Successfully navigated economic downturns and the COVID-19 crisis.- Digital Maverick: spearheaded a transition to a digital strategy, adapting to changing audiences.- Rolling Out: Led the opening of Channel 4's national HQ in Leeds and expanded operations in Manchester.- ** Cultural Queen Bee**: Maintained Channel 4's iconic cultural position in UK broadcasting.
- Alex Mahon, formidable broadcaster and Former CEO of Channel 4, has confirmed her stepping into the live entertainment sector as the new leader at Superstruct Entertainment.
- Prior to her appointment, Mahon successfully resolved challenges at Channel 4, including government privatization attempts and a shift towards digital streaming.
- As she steps into finance for her new venture, Mahon's career milestones reflect a history of leadership roles in business and entertainment, including positions at Shine Group and Foundry.
- Some career highlights at Channel 4 include battling headwinds, spearheading a digital strategy, and expanding the company's national headquarters in Leeds and operations in Manchester.
- In this new business, Mahon will lead Superstruct Entertainment and utilize her skills to contribute to the bright future of the live events industry.
