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Channel 4 Boss Alex Mahon's New Job Revealed


Published on 2025-04-30 07:04:08 - Deadline
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  • Channel 4's Alex Mahon has a new gig. According to Sky News, the CEO will run live entertainment group Superstruct, which operates Cornwall's Boardmasters festival, Barcelona's S
  • nar and another circa-80 music festivals across Europe and Australia. That company is owned KKR and CVC Capital Partners, private equity firms that back outfits such as France's

Alex Mahon, the chief executive of Channel 4, has expressed concerns about the impact of social media on young people's mental health, describing it as a "ticking time bomb." In an interview with the Radio Times, Mahon highlighted the addictive nature of social media and its potential to cause harm, particularly to those under 25. She called for more research into the effects of social media and suggested that tech companies should be held accountable for the content on their platforms. Mahon's comments come amid growing concerns about the influence of social media on mental health and well-being, with some studies suggesting a link between social media use and increased rates of anxiety and depression among young people.

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