Peter McMahon is the husband of Dana Marie Perino, a Fox News political commentator. McMahon is a businessman and an executive management consultant originally from England. The Englishman has also made a name in the retail industry, having worked in some of the world’s largest retail firms. McMahon’s career resume is as impressive as his love story with Dana Perino.
Summary of Peter McMahon’s Bio
- Full Name: Peter K. McMahon
- Date of Birth: June 6, 1954
- Age: 69 years old
- Place of Birth: Blackpool, Lancashire, England
- Nationality: British, American
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Education: B.Sc in Business Administration and Management (University of Liverpool)
- Occupation: Businessman and Management Consultant
- Relationship status: Married (third marriage)
- Spouse: Dana Marie Perino (m. 1998)
- Children: Barry McMahon and Kelly
- Grandchildren: Rachel and Sebastian
How Old is Peter McMahon?
Peter McMahon is 69 years old in 2024. He was born on June 6, 1954, in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. He grew up in Blackpool with his parents. Though there isn’t a lot of information available on his parents or childhood, he is believed to be an only child. Peter loved sports while growing up, and he even played football for his high school team. After graduating from high school, he enrolled in college in 1972.
McMahon has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Liverpool, which he obtained in 1976. Following his graduation from the university, he went on to work for the popular UK supermarket chain – Sainsbury and even built a career holding several managerial posts.
Meet Peter McMahon’s Wife, Dana Perino
Before meeting and getting married to Dana Perino, Peter McMahon had been married and divorced twice. But information as to the identities of his ex-wives is currently not available. His third marriage with Dana Perino happened in 1998 when he was 44 years old at the time.
Dana Perino, who was born on May 9, 1972, in Evanston, Wyoming, holds a degree in Mass Communications from Colorado State University-Pueblo. She also minored in Political Science and Spanish. She also has a master’s degree in Public Affairs from the University of Illinois, Springfield. Perino served as George W. Bush’s 24th White House Press Secretary from September 2007 to January 2009. She left at the end of his administration to work with Fox News.
Currently, she co-anchors America’s Newsroom and co-hosts the talk show known as The Five alongside Grey Gutfeld and Jesse B Watters. She also holds the post of publishing executive at Random House. In addition, she is part of the Minute Mentoring Organisation, which tutors young women on growing their careers.
The Two Met on a Chicago Bound Flight in 1997
Dana Perino was 25 years old, working in Capitol Hill, and worried about her nonexistent love life when she boarded a plane flying from Denver to Chicago. Little did she know that the passenger she boarded the plane with (they were the last two to board the plane) and sat next to would be her future husband. She had taken note of his good looks, British accent, and empty ring finger after Peter had asked if she wanted to put her luggage in the overhead bin.
Peter was reading a book titled ‘The Tailor of Panama’, and that became their conversation starter. The pair chatted through the two-and-a-half-hour flight and exchanged contacts at the end of the flight. Through emails and long-distance calls, they kept in touch until Dana visited him in New Orleans when Peter came for a business meeting. Their first date was in IMAX in New Orleans, where they watched a movie about whales; at least Dana did because Peter slept through the movie.
Despite the 18-year age gap and Peter’s 2 failed marriages, the two began dating, and almost a year later, while at the Washington Cathedral, Peter jokingly asked Dana to marry him. Dana had asked for time to respond, and on the anniversary of the day they met (they met on August 17, 1997), she gave him a letter telling him she loved him and agreed to marry him. They eloped to England, where they got married and had their honeymoon on the Greek Island of Santorini. At first, they lived in Great Britain for a while before moving to San Diego, where they lived for 3 years. Finally, they moved to New York, where they now live in a rented apartment in Manhattan. They also own a home in New Jersey.
Peter McMahon and Dana Perino’s Relationship
| Full Names | Peter McMahon & Dana Perino |
| Dana Perino’s Occupation | American Political Commentator and Author |
| Known For | Dana served as the White House Press Secretary under President George W. Bush. |
| Peter McMahon’s Occupation | British Businessman in the Medical and Healthcare Industry |
| Birth Dates | Peter McMahon: June 6, 1954; Dana Perino: May 9, 1972 |
| Age Difference | 18 years |
| How They Met | On a flight to Chicago in 1997 |
| Marriage Date and Location | 1998, in England |
| Length of Marriage (as of now) | Over 2 decades |
| Residences | Originally in Great Britain, then San Diego, and currently in a rented apartment in Manhattan, New York. |
| Children | Peter has two children from a previous marriage: Kelly and Barry McMahon. |
| Grandchildren | Kelly’s twins: Rachel and Sebastian |
| Pets | Initially Henry, followed by Jasper (who passed away in September 2021 from cancer) |
| Peter’s Business Endeavors | Held senior positions in pharmaceutical companies, currently runs a consulting firm |
| Dana’s Notable Books | “And the Good News Is…: Lessons and Advice from the Bright Side” and “Let Me Tell You about Jasper…” |
| Supportive Endeavors | Peter has been a guest on Dana’s broadcasts and was featured in Dana’s audiobook |
| Citizenship | Peter gained American Citizenship in 2006 |
| Unique Attributes of Relationship | Despite an 18-year age gap and long distances, the couple has maintained a strong bond for over 20 years |
Peter McMahon Is A Father of Two But Not with Dana Perino
Peter McMahon has two children from his first marriage; a daughter named Kelly, who is married to a certain Scotsman named Warren, and a son named Barry McMahon. Peter is also a grandfather to Kelly’s twins; Rachel and Sebastian (pictured below). The grandkids often visit their granddad in the U.S during holidays.
Peter and Dana do not have any children together. They once had a pet dog named Henry, whom they got while living in Maryland. They had moved with the canine to New York, but he died shortly after of natural causes. They later got another dog they named Jasper. The blue-eyed, brown-furred Jasper soon became ‘America’s dog’ as Dana shared lots of moments with him on social media; Jasper has been making appearances on Fox News since he was a puppy and was even drawn by former President George W. Bush. Unfortunately, Jasper died in September 2021 from cancer.
Peter McMahon is very supportive of Dana Perino’s career. He has been a guest on several of her broadcasts, giving his take on British Politics, etc. Dana has always mentioned Peter as part of her success story. Peter was willing to relocate to the U.S. to help further her career, just as she had once moved to England at the beginning of their marriage. In 2006, he was able to gain American Citizenship, and Dana describes him as a patriotic citizen. Peter was also featured in Dana’s audiobook ‘Let Me Tell You about Jasper.’ The couple has been happily married for more than 20 years.
What Exactly Does Peter McMahon Do For A Living?
For decades, Peter McMahon’s career revolved around the retail industry. He worked at Sainsbury for more than two decades, working in different outlets across Northern England, Scotland, and Ireland. He was the supply chain distribution director for 8 years, 1992 – 2000. In 2002, he joined Tesco, an MNC grocery and retail firm, as the supply chain director for Central Europe. He, however, left Tesco two years later to work with Walmart as a supervisor and director of the supply chain in their German office from 2004 to 2006.
Peter’s next job was working in Canada as Chief Executive Officer for the largest Canadian food retail firm – Loblaw Companies Limited. Loblaw is the largest food retailer in Canada, estimated to have more than $30 billion dollars in sales. He worked in Loblaw for 7 years before leaving to become the CEO of Shopko, a U.S.-based chain of department stores, in 2013. Peter left Shopko in 2018 after it closed down all but one of its stores due to financial difficulties. He now runs his own consulting firm as an executive management consultant.
Peter McMahon is an authority in supply chain management, human resource management, ICT sales and promotions, labor relations, merchandising, and many other fields related to business. In the course of his career, he has worked with brands like Joe Fresh, No Name, Teddy’s Choice, and President’s Choice. He still maintained his love for sports, being an avid fan of both soccer and American football.
- Distribution Director (1992-2000), Sainsbury UK.
- Director Central Europe (2002-2004), Tesco.
- Supervisor and Director (2004-2006), Walmart, Germany.
- Chief Executive Officer (2006-2013), Loblaw Companies Limited, Canada.
- Chief Executive Officer (2013-2018), Shopko, USA.
- Executive Management Consultant, 2018 – present
FAQs about Peter McMahon
Who is Peter McMahon?
Peter McMahon is the husband of Dana Perino, the popular Fox News anchor and political commentator.
Who is Peter McMahon’s Wife?
Peter McMahon’s wife is Dana Perino, who is a well-known Fox News personality and broadcast journalist.
What is Peter McMahon’s Wife Known For?
Peter McMahon’s wife, Dana Perino, is famous as a Fox News anchor. She also served as the White House Press Secretary from 2007 to 2009 under the George W. Bush administration.
How Did Dana Perino and Peter McMahon Meet?
Dana Perino and Peter McMahon met on a Chicago-bound flight in 1997. They sat side by side and struck up a conversation all throughout the duration of the flight. They later exchanged contacts, and the rest, as they say, is history
Is Peter McMahon Related To Vince McMahon?
Peter McMahon is not related to Vince McMahon, the co-founder of the WWE. While Peter is from England, Vince is from Pinehurst, North Carolina. His grandparents have Irish roots, though, but this does not mean that he is related to Peter.