David Levin (businessman)

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

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

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 2015, 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. 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. 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. 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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