Alex Mahon

Alexandra Rose Mahon (born 29 October 1973) is a British businesswoman. She was the chief executive of Channel 4 from October 2017, succeeding David Abraham as the first female CEO of the channel. Mahon left Channel 4 in June 2025.

Early life and education Alexandra Rose Mahon was born on 29 October 1973 in London. She was educated at James Gillespie's High School and St Margaret's School, Edinburgh. She worked on a project at CERN.

Mahon was CEO of the production company Shine Group, owned by 21st Century Fox, and then CEO of the visual effects software company Foundry.

On 28 April 2025, Mahon announced that she would be stepping down as chief executive of Channel 4, and was subsequently named as the new chief executive of Superstruct Entertainment.

Personal life Mahon is married to Richard Barker, who works in renewable energy; the couple have four children. The family live in Paddington, London.

Mahon was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2026 New Year Honours, for services to broadcasting and diversity.