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Fox Corporation
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About
Lachlan Murdoch is an Australian-American businessman and media executive, serving as the CEO of Fox Corporation and executive chairman of both Fox Corporation and News Corp. He is the eldest son of Rupert Murdoch from his second marriage and is positioned as the heir to the family media empire and a key figure in its operations.
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Rupert Murdoch
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Rupert Murdoch is the father of Lachlan Murdoch, who is his son from his second marriage. Lachlan is a central figure in the family media business, positioned as his successor and heir apparent in the empire. He has significant influence over the future control of News Corp and Fox assets, with close involvement in strategic decisions.
Rupert Murdoch Family Trust
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As a beneficiary and member of the family council, Lachlan participates in voting on trust matters post-Rupert's incapacity, with recent amendments by Rupert aiming to grant him sole voting control, consolidating power within the family.
Since 1999
Rupert Murdoch Family Trust
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As a beneficiary of the trust, Lachlan holds equal voting rights in the family council post-Rupert's incapacity, with recent amendments by Rupert aiming to consolidate power under him, sparking family disputes over control of News Corp's voting shares.
Since 1999
Rupert Murdoch
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Rupert Murdoch serves on the board of Fox Corporation alongside his son Lachlan, who leads the company as Executive Chairman and CEO, highlighting the family's tight control over key decision-making in the media empire and potential for dynastic influence.
Since 2019
Philip Anschutz
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Anschutz maintains a private channel with the Murdochs regarding the direction of conservative media and the distribution of Walden Media/Clarity Media content.