About Us - Executive Team - dmg world media - dmg... -
[Cached Version]
Published on: 11/22/2007
Last Visited: 11/22/2007
Mark AlcockDeputy CEOdmg world media
"We take a market-leading position with our products and then capitalize on our strength to build business for our customers."
Mark Alcock was born and raised in Wolverhampton, England.After attending the University of London he began working for Coopers and Lybrand, later named Price Waterhouse Coopers.In 1980, Mark joined the Daily Mail and General Trust.He became Finance Director of Harmsworth Media, dmg world media's original holding company, in 1988.
Mark spent a year as Managing Director of dmg Business Media in the UK before being appointed Deputy CEO of dmg world media in 1998.Mark is involved in Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology and Business Development as well as having an active management role in many parts of the business.Mark brings business acumen and his penchant for finance to the international exhibition and publishing company, facilitating the acquisition of more than 80 companies for dmg world media during his long history with the organization.
Alcock is a Maths Graduate from the University of London and a Chartered Accountant.Mark and his wife Karen recently moved to the US and have settled into their new home in Marin County, California.Outside of work, Mark enjoys skiing, golf, theatre, and Asian fusion cuisine.While in the UK, Mark earned his private pilot's license.