Lachlan Murdoch to be Chairman CEO of New Fox

By Jon Lafayette
( Broadcasting & Cable )
published

21st Century Fox said that Lachlan Murdoch will be chairman and CEO of the new Fox when it sells asset to the Walt Disney Co.

Rupert Murdoch will be co-chairman of the company, which will be focused on live news and sports.

21st Century Fox CFO John Nallen will be chief operating officer of the new company.

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"We have worked through the winter 'standing up' a reimagined independent Fox. The strengths of the new company, a leader in news, sports and entertainment, present truly unique opportunities," said Lachlan Murdoch. "I am also personally very pleased that John has agreed to take on the role of chief operating officer, and together we look forward to making further announcements as to the management and structure of this new Fox as we get closer to closing our proposed transaction with Disney."

"The new Fox will begin as the only media company solely focused on the domestic market; focused on what Americans love best – sports, news and entertainment, built and delivered for a US audience," said Rupert Murdoch.

Jon Lafayette
Jon Lafayette

Jon has been business editor of Broadcasting+Cable since 2010. He focuses on revenue-generating activities, including advertising and distribution, as well as executive intrigue and merger and acquisition activity. Just about any story is fair game, if a dollar sign can make its way into the article. Before B+C, Jon covered the industry for TVWeek, Cable World, Electronic Media, Advertising Age and The New York Post. A native New Yorker, Jon is hiding in plain sight in the suburbs of Chicago.