Alex Gubbay

Alex Gubbay has a diverse work experience in the field of digital strategy and product management. Alex currently holds the position of Head of Digital Strategy at The National News since May 2022. Before joining The National News, they served as a Product Director at Condé Nast from June 2021 to February 2022. Prior to that, they worked at The Walt Disney Company as Director of Product & Design, EMEA from March 2016 to September 2020. Alex also has experience as a Director of Digital Product & Operations at Johnston Press from June 2011 to February 2016. Alex started their career at the BBC, where they held various roles such as Social Media Editor, Interactive Sports News Editor, Development Editor, and Sports Editor for the BBC Sport website. Alex joined the BBC in 1999 and their tenure lasted until May 2011. Moreover, they also served as Member of Court (Digital) at the University of the West of Scotland starting from February 2021.

Alex Gubbay graduated with a 2:1 degree in Economics and French from the University of Leeds, where they studied from 1995 to 1998. Prior to that, they attended Haberdashers' Aske's School in Elstree, Herts from 1987 to 1994, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this period.