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Lachlan Murdoch

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Lachlan Murdoch is the Executive Chair and CEO of Fox Corporation, one of the most influential media conglomerates in the United States, encompassing Fox News, Fox Sports, the Fox broadcast network, and Tubi — the fast-growing free ad-supported streaming platform. In this role, he oversees a vast advertising ecosystem that spans linear television, digital streaming, and sports media, making him a central figure in the evolution of TV advertising, programmatic video, and audience-based buying. He also serves as Chair of News Corp, having succeeded his father Rupert Murdoch in leading the family's media holdings.

Last updated Sep 26, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Role
Executive Chair & CEO
Company
Fox Corporation
Based
Los Angeles, California, United States
Boards
3
Connections
1
Years in industry
25 years

Bio

Lachlan Murdoch is the Executive Chair and CEO of Fox Corporation, one of the most influential media conglomerates in the United States, encompassing Fox News, Fox Sports, the Fox broadcast network, and Tubi — the fast-growing free ad-supported streaming platform. In this role, he oversees a vast advertising ecosystem that spans linear television, digital streaming, and sports media, making him a central figure in the evolution of TV advertising, programmatic video, and audience-based buying. He also serves as Chair of News Corp, having succeeded his father Rupert Murdoch in leading the family's media holdings.

Career

  • Co-Executive Chairman

    21st Century Fox · 2015-2019

  • Executive Chairman

    NOVA Entertainment · 2011-2014

  • Deputy Chief Operating Officer

    News Corporation · 2005-2005

  • CEO

    Fox Television Stations · 2014-2019

  • Executive Chairman

    Illyria Pty Ltd · 2005-2014

Board memberships

Fox Corporation (Executive Chair)News Corp (Chair)The RAND Corporation

Expertise & education

Expertise

Television AdvertisingAd-Supported Streaming (FAST)Programmatic VideoAudience-Based BuyingMedia & Entertainment StrategyDigital AdvertisingSports Media RightsConnected TV (CTV)

Education

  • BA, Philosophy, Princeton University

Speaking topics

Future of Television AdvertisingAd-Supported Streaming and FAST PlatformsMedia Consolidation and StrategySports Media and AdvertisingConnected TV and Audience Targeting

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Led Fox Corporation's expansion of Tubi into one of the largest free ad-supported streaming services in the U.S., significantly growing Fox's digital advertising revenue
  • Oversaw Fox Corporation's separation from 21st Century Fox following the sale of major entertainment assets to Disney in 2019, establishing Fox as a standalone news and sports media powerhouse
  • Succeeded Rupert Murdoch as Chair of News Corp, consolidating family leadership across both major media entities
  • Guided Fox's aggressive sports rights strategy, including NFL and college football deals that anchor its premium advertising inventory
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