James Murdoch Nominated To Sotheby's Post

James Murdoch, son of feisty News Corp owner Rupert Murdoch, has been nominated as a possible new board member at the esteemed Sotheby’s auction house.

So why Murdoch? Sotheby’s hopes his role as News Corp’s CEO of operations in Europe and Asia will bring his knowledge of and experience with digital media to the auction house, as well as his working knowledge of Asia.

Said auction house chairman Michael Sovern:

James has impressive experience in several important areas that will be immensely valuable to Sotheby’s.

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