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Carolyn McCall
Guardian Media Group · United Kingdom
Carolyn McCall is the CEO of Guardian Media Group. McCall is based in the United Kingdom. Earlier roles include positions at ITV plc. McCall was born in 1961 in Bengaluru and educated at UCL Institute of Education and University of Kent.
Dame Carolyn Julia McCall is a British businesswoman. She was the chief executive of EasyJet from 2010 to 2017.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Sky's £1.6 billion acquisition of ITV's Media & Entertainment division, announced in mid-2026, with McCall expressing optimism about regulatory approval and noting fundamental changes in the media market. Additional reporting has tracked ITV's financial performance, including Q2 earnings results and updates on studio margins and advertising headwinds, alongside McCall's continued involvement in the company's strategic direction during the proposed sale process.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- September 13, 1961 · Bengaluru
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Education
- UCL Institute of Education, University of Kent, University of London
- Awards
- Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the Year
Our coverage
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Carolyn McCall: FAQ
- What company does Carolyn McCall lead?
- Carolyn McCall is CEO of Guardian Media Group.
- Where did Carolyn McCall work previously?
- Earlier roles include ITV plc (CEO).
- Where was Carolyn McCall educated?
- Carolyn McCall studied at UCL Institute of Education, University of Kent, University of London.