Alex Wood Morton

Managing Director, Europe at Forbes

Alex Wood is a prominent figure in the European media and technology landscape. He currently serves as the Managing Director, Europe at Forbes, overseeing the growth and management of Forbes' business in Europe, both editorially and commercially.1 2

Career Highlights

Forbes: Alex joined Forbes in February 2018 as Europe Editor and was promoted to Managing Director, Europe in October 2020.1 During his tenure, he has:

Led Forbes' expansion in Europe following the acquisition of The Memo
Doubled Forbes' reach and audience across the UK and Europe
Recruited an international network of over 500 digital contributors
Mentored and grew the editorial team at the new London bureau

The Memo: Prior to joining Forbes, Alex was the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Memo from March 2015 to February 2018.1 The Memo was an award-winning digital publication focused on business, technology, and innovation, attracting over 500,000 readers worldwide before being acquired by Forbes Media in February 2018.

Other Notable Positions:

Editor-in-Chief at Tech City News (2012-2015)
TV Producer at Bloomberg LP (2012)
Investigations/Data Journalist at BBC (2011)

Education and Accolades

Alex holds a BSc in Japanese and Business Studies from Cardiff University and an MA in International Journalism from City, University of London.1 He has received several honors and awards, including:

International Editorial Content Team of the Year (British Media Awards, 2019)
Best Website for Specialist Journalism (Online Media Awards, 2016)
News Website of the Year (Lovie Awards, 2013 and 2015)

Alex is also a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists, a distinction he received in June 2015.1

Experience

Managing Director, EMEA at Forbes (October 2020 - Present)

Europe Editor at Forbes (February 2018 - October 2020), Founder & Editor in Chief at The Memo (March 2015 - February 2018), Editor in Chief at Tech City News (November 2012 - February 2015), TV Producer at Bloomberg LP (April 2012 - November 2012), Investigations/Data Journalist at BBC (January 2011 - May 2011), Online Video Assistant at Reuters (July 2009 - November 2009), Trainee Reporter at The Sankei Shimbun Newspaper (June 2007 - September 2007)

Education

MA in International Journalism (Broadcast) from City, University of London (2008 - 2009), BSc in Japanese, Business Studies from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd (2004 - 2008), Exchange in Business, Marketing, Management, Japanese Studies from Kobe University (2006 - 2007)