Lachlan Murdoch
Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Fox Corporation · United States
Lachlan Murdoch is the CEO of Fox Corporation (FOXA). Murdoch is based in the United States. Murdoch was born in 1971 in London and educated at Phillips Academy and Princeton University.
Lachlan Murdoch is a British-American media executive and son of Rupert Murdoch who has spent three decades building, operating and investing in prominent television and publishing businesses. He became Executive Chair and CEO of Fox Corporation in 2019 following the spinoff from 21st Century Fox and Disney merger, and currently leads one of the world's most recognized media companies.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Lachlan Murdoch's leadership of Fox Corporation, including his contract extension through 2030 and increased compensation approved by the board, as well as Fox's strategic moves such as the acquisition of Roku and decisions regarding NFL broadcasting rights renewal. The headlines also reflect broader family dynamics, including court documents related to a Murdoch family trust dispute and Rupert Murdoch's stated interest in potentially re-merging Fox Corporation and News Corp in the future.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- September 8, 1971 · London
- Citizenship
- Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States
- Education
- Phillips Academy, Princeton University
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Lachlan Murdoch: FAQ
- Who is Lachlan Murdoch?
- Lachlan Murdoch is the Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Fox Corporation, based in United States.
- What company does Lachlan Murdoch lead?
- Lachlan Murdoch is CEO of Fox Corporation.
- Where was Lachlan Murdoch educated?
- Lachlan Murdoch studied at Phillips Academy, Princeton University.