Age, Biography and Wiki
Helen Alexander was born on 10 February, 1957 in Geneva, Switzerland, is a British businesswoman (1957–201). Discover Helen Alexander's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 60 years old?
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| Occupation |
Businesswoman |
| Age |
60 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
10 February, 1957 |
| Birthday |
10 February |
| Birthplace |
Geneva, Switzerland |
| Date of death |
5 August, 2017 |
| Died Place |
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| Nationality |
Switzerland
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She is a member of famous Businesswoman with the age 60 years old group.
Helen Alexander Height, Weight & Measurements
At 60 years old, Helen Alexander height not available right now. We will update Helen Alexander's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Helen Alexander Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Helen Alexander worth at the age of 60 years old? Helen Alexander’s income source is mostly from being a successful Businesswoman. She is from Switzerland. We have estimated Helen Alexander's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Businesswoman |
Helen Alexander Social Network
Timeline
Dame Helen Anne Alexander DBE (10 February 1957 – 5 August 2017 ) was a British businesswoman.
She served as the chairman of UBM plc.
She earned a degree in geography from Hertford College, Oxford in 1978 and graduated from INSEAD in 1984.
She began a career in publishing at Faber and Faber.
She joined the Economist Group as a marketing executive in 1985.
From 1997 to 2008 she was chief executive of the Economist Group, during which time profits greatly increased and the circulation of The Economist more than doubled.
In 2004 she was appointed CBE for services to publishing.
Alexander's numerous directorships included Huawei Technologies, Esure Group Holdings, Rolls-Royce Group, Incisive Media, Thomson-Reuters, UBM plc and Bain Capital.
She was Chancellor of the University of Southampton (2011–2017).
Alexander was born in Geneva to Bernard Alexander, a British lawyer who worked for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and Tania Benckendorff.
Her mother was Russian (with roots in Estonia) and her maternal grandmother was Moura Budberg, adventuress, muse, and suspected double agent.
Through her, Helen Alexander was related to Nick Clegg, sometime Deputy Prime Minister, whose paternal grandmother, Kira von Engelhardt, Baroness von Smolensk, was Budberg's niece.
Alexander was educated at St Paul's Girls' School in London.
In 2011, she was the first female president of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and was appointed DBE for services to business.
Since September 2011 she had been Chancellor of the University of Southampton, the first woman in that role.
Her appointment at Southampton attracted some criticism from the student body over Alexander's role at Rolls-Royce, given the company's role in the arms trade.
She was an honorary fellow of Hertford College, Oxford, and sat on the board of the Said Business School, University of Oxford.
Alexander spoke fluent French.
She was married and had three children.
She was diagnosed with cancer in 2014 and died three years later.
She was a trustee of Sir Tim Berners-Lee's World Wide Web Foundation, and was chairman of the Port of London Authority from January 2010 until 31 December 2015.
She had an MA from Oxford, an MBA from INSEAD and in 2016 was awarded the Legion d'Honneur.
