Overview

• Alex Mahon, Channel 4's first female CEO, will step down this summer after leading the broadcaster since 2017.
• Mahon's tenure included defending Channel 4 against two privatization attempts and spearheading a shift to a digital-first strategy.
• Jonathan Allan, the current Chief Operating Officer, will serve as interim CEO while the search for a permanent successor is conducted.
• Channel 4 faces financial pressures, including a £52 million deficit in 2023, attributed to advertising revenue declines and shifts in audience viewing habits.
• Under Mahon's leadership, Channel 4 commissioned culturally significant content such as 'It’s a Sin' and supported acclaimed films through Film4, including 'The Banshees of Inisherin' and 'Poor Things.'