Bloomberg Reports: News Corp. Mulls Replacing Murdoch as CEO
COO Carey reportedly flagged for No. 1 spot
Build your own seamless purchase experience at Commerceweek, February 28-29. Gain strategies for consumer retention with immersive touchpoints, AI innovation and storytelling. Register now at 35% off.
News Corp.’s independent directors are discussing shifting Chief Operating Officer Chase Carey to the role of chief executive officer, Bloomberg reports from anonymous sources. This would make him Rupert Murdoch’s first-ever successor after almost six decades as CEO.
The change in leadership is not yet a done deal, according to sources. The company’s independent directors will reportedly make a more concrete decision following Murdoch’s appearance before the U.K. Parliament today. Reportedly, News Corp. executives who saw Murdoch rehearsing for the appearance were not confident in how he handled the questions given to him.
WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.
Subscribe today!
To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber
Already a member? Sign in