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New post puts son in front seat

NEWS Corp has named James Murdoch, the son of Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch, to the newly created post of deputy chief operating officer and chairman and CEO of international operations.

It said on Wednesday that James Murdoch, who is seen as the front runner to take over the media empire, will work closely with his father. He will continue to report to Chase Carey, the firm's deputy chairman, president and chief operating officer.

James Murdoch, 38, has served in senior roles at News Corp for 15 years. He has been chairman and CEO of the company's European and Asian operations since 2007. He will move to New York from London in his new role.

News Corp recently agreed to buy Shine Group, the UK-based television production firm founded by Rupert Murdoch's daughter, Elisabeth.

Rupert Murdoch controls News Corp via a family trust.





 

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