David Levin (businessman)

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David Levin
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Born1963 (age 57–58)[citation needed]
Harare, Zimbabwe
NationalityBritish
Alma materWadham College, Oxford
OccupationBusinessman

David Levin (born 1963) is a British businessman.[1][2] In 2019, he was named university entrepreneur in residence at Arizona State University.[3]

He served as the president and CEO of McGraw-Hill Education from 2014 to 2017.[4][5][6] He has been a vocal proponent of the use of digital and adaptive technology in education.[7]

Early life and education[]

Levin was born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe. According to The Guardian.com, in 1965, Levin's family "were forced to leave Harare at a day's notice".[8]He attended St Paul's School in London.[8] Levin has a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University (1983), and an MBA from Stanford University (1984).

Career[]

In 2005, Levin succeeded Clive Hollick as the CEO of UBM plc.[9][10][11] During his tenure, UBM secured its position as one of the world's largest events businesses.[10] On 16 September 2013, UBM announced David Levin's resignation as chief executive officer.[12]

He served as the former head of Symbian.[8] He also held senior positions at Psion, Apax Partners.[2][8]

Personal life[]

Levin is married to Lindsay Levin.[13] David and Lindsay have three sons.[8] His mother, Leah Levin OBE, was a director of the human rights organisation JUSTICE.[14]

References[]

  1. ^ Ashton, James (16 August 2013). "UBM benefit from emerging market spree". London Evening Standard. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Tryhorn, Chris (17 December 2004). "UBM names Hollick successor". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 7 March 2010.
  3. ^ "Former McGraw-Hill Education CEO David Levin to join ASU as University Entrepreneur in Residence". ASU Now. 3 April 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
  4. ^ "McGraw-Hill Education names David Levin as CEO". Yahoo. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
  5. ^ "United Business Media chief David Levin moves to McGraw-Hill". Financial Times. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
  6. ^ "McGraw-Hill Education Appoints Lloyd "Buzz" Waterhouse Interim President & CEO". Retrieved 22 October 2017.
  7. ^ "Dawn of education's digital age: CEO". CNBC. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Martinson, Jane (6 October 2006). "United Business Media chief David Levin". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 7 March 2010.
  9. ^ Sabbagh, Dan (29 July 2005). "'Influential reader' brings a new vision to UBM empire". The Times. London. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b Davoudi, Salamander (1 March 2011). "UBM benefit from emerging market spree". Financial Times. London. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
  11. ^ Rushton, Katherine (26 February 2012). "David Levin: Print journalism? Software has eaten the business". The Telegraph. London. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
  12. ^ Cookson, Robert (16 September 2013). "Levin to step down as UBM chief". Financial Times. London. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
  13. ^ "People". leadersquest.org. Leaders' Quest. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
  14. ^ "Leah Levin; a human rights defender of the first rank". Hans Thoolen on Human Rights Defenders. 7 October 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
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