Alex Taylor

Founder & Co-CEO at Perelel, experienced in strategic partnerships and editorial leadership

Alex Taylor is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cox Enterprises, a position he has held since January 2022. He has been with the company for many years, previously serving as President and CEO from January 2018 to January 2022, and as Chief Operating Officer from July 2016 to December 2017. Under his leadership, Cox Enterprises has focused on its three major subsidiaries: Cox Communications, Cox Automotive, and Cox Media Group.

Career Background

Chairman and CEO: Since January 2022, Taylor leads the strategic direction of the company.
President and CEO: Held this role from January 2018 to January 2022, overseeing operations and growth strategies.
Chief Operating Officer: Managed the company's subsidiaries from July 2016 to December 2017.
Executive Vice President of Strategic Investments: From January 2014 to June 2016, he was responsible for long-term investment strategies and partnerships, including initiatives in telehealth.

Education

Alex Taylor graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1997 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human and Organizational Development.

Board Memberships

In addition to his role at Cox Enterprises, Taylor serves on several boards:

PATH Foundation: Member since September 2015, focusing on building off-road trails in Atlanta.
Vanderbilt University Board of Trust: Member since April 2015.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Board member since July 2021.

His extensive experience in media and communications, combined with his strategic leadership roles, positions him as a significant figure in the telecommunications and media industries.

Experience

Founder & Co-CEO at Perelel (January 2020 - Present)

- Managing Director, Free People Movement at URBN (2018 - 2019) - President | Executive Editor-in-Chief at Clique (January 2017 - June 2018) - Vice President, Strategy & Content at Clique (June 2015 - January 2017) - Executive Director, Strategy & Content at Clique (October 2013 - June 2015) - Strategic Partnerships, Fashion & Beauty at Google (March 2013 - November 2013) - Editorial Director, Digital Media Strategist at EQAL (January 2010 - May 2013) - Editorial at Vogue (January 2007 - December 2009) - Film Fashion at Rogers & Cowan (December 2008 - November 2009) - Editorial at Interview Magazine (June 2008 - August 2008)