About
Lachlan K. Murdoch became sole Chair of News Corporation's Board in November 2023, having served as Co-Chair since 2014, and has been a Director since the company's June 2013 separation from its former parent. He has unique and extensive knowledge of the company through his prior senior executive roles at the former News Corporation, including Deputy Chief Operating Officer, with oversight of HarperCollins and the Australian businesses including REA Group.
He is also Executive Chair (since 2019) and Chief Executive Officer (since 2018) of Fox Corporation and was Executive Chairman of Twenty-First Century Fox. He initiated News Corp's controlling stake in REA Group with an initial investment of approximately $1 million, an asset that has since grown to a market capitalization of roughly A$32 billion.
Roles
News Corp.
Chair of the Board · Current role
June 2013–present
News Corporation (former parent)
Deputy Chief Operating Officer · Oversight of HarperCollins and the company's Australian businesses, including REA Group.
2000 - 2005
News Corporation (former parent)
Various roles · Held multiple senior positions, including Chairman of News Limited (now News Corp Australia) and Publisher of the New York Post.
1994 - 2005
Twenty-First Century Fox
Executive Chairman · Diversified global media and entertainment company; previously Co-Chairman from 2014 to 2015.
2015 - 2019
NOVA Entertainment
Executive Chairman · Australian media company.
2009 - 2022
Ten Network Holdings Limited
Acting Chief Executive Officer / Non-Executive Chairman · Australian media company; Acting CEO 2011-2012 and Non-Executive Chairman 2012-2014.
2011 - 2014
External Roles
Fox Corporation
Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer
2019 - Present
Illyria Pty Ltd
Executive Chairman
2005 - Present
Twenty-First Century Fox (formerly News Corporation)
Director
1996 - 2019
Director Compensation
FY 2025
Fees earned or paid in cash
$100,000
Stock awards (DSUs)
$204,065
All other compensation
$712,871