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 58–59)
Harare, Zimbabwe
NationalityBritish
Alma materWadham College, Oxford
OccupationBusinessman
EmployerApax Partners
Psion
Symbian Ltd.
UBM plc
McGraw-Hill Education
Arizona State University

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 learning technology in education.[7]

Early life and education

Levin was born in Harare, Zimbabwe. His father Archie (died 1977) was a political journalist. His mother, Leah Levin OBE, is Hon. Doctor of the University of Essex.[8] She served on the board of the United Nations Association, Anti-Slavery and International Alert, and was director of JUSTICE from 1982 to 1992.[9] Ms. Levin also served on Boards of Redress, Readers International, and the International Journal of Human Rights.[10] She is the author of UNESCO's "Human Rights: Questions and Answers," one the world's widely disseminated books on human rights.[11] His older siblings are brother Jeremy and sister Michal Levin.[12]

Before he was born, following the Sharpeville massacre, his family left South Africa and moved to live in Salisbury, Rhodesia (now Harare). In 1965, his father was given a day to leave the country.[13] The family arrived in Britain knowing nobody, settling in London. He attended St Paul's School in London.[14] 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.[15][16][17] During his tenure, UBM secured its position as one of the world's largest events businesses.[16] On 16 September 2013, UBM announced Levin's resignation as chief executive officer.[18]

He served as the former head of Symbian Ltd.[14] He also held senior positions at Psion, Apax Partners.[2][14]

Personal life

Levin is married to Lindsay Levin.[19] David and Lindsay have three sons.[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. "Honorary Graduates – Honorary Graduates – University of Essex". www.essex.ac.uk. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
  9. "Leah Levin; a human rights defender of the first rank". Hans Thoolen on Human Rights Defenders. 7 October 2013. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
  10. "Who we are". Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  11. "Human rights: questions and answers" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 20 August 2013. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  12. Martinson, Jane. "Media anti-mogul who shuns TV and newspapers". The Guardian. Guardian News & Media Ltd. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  13. "DAVID LEVIN (BUSINESSMAN)". FAMPEOPLE.com. Stories People. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  14. Martinson, Jane (6 October 2006). "United Business Media chief David Levin". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 7 March 2010.
  15. Sabbagh, Dan (29 July 2005). "'Influential reader' brings a new vision to UBM empire". The Times. London. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
  16. Davoudi, Salamander (1 March 2011). "UBM benefit from emerging market spree". Financial Times. London. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
  17. Rushton, Katherine (26 February 2012). "David Levin: Print journalism? Software has eaten the business". The Telegraph. London. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
  18. Cookson, Robert (16 September 2013). "Levin to step down as UBM chief". Financial Times. London. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
  19. "People". leadersquest.org. Leaders' Quest. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
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