US EditionNews Corp. CEO Robert Thompson's Contract Extended by 5 More Years
- News Corp announced on Sunday that it extended CEO Robert Thomson's contract through June 2030, securing his leadership since 2013.
- The extension highlights Robert Thomson’s leadership in steering News Corp through major industry changes and reshaping its portfolio to focus on key growth areas.
- Under Thomson’s leadership, News Corp restructured its holdings, notably reorganizing Dow Jones in 2020 and making strategic purchases such as OPIS and Base Chemicals.
- Digital income now constitutes half of News Corp's overall revenue as of fiscal year 2024, a significant increase from about one-fifth in 2014. Lachlan Murdoch emphasized Robert's key role in driving the company's growth and transformation.
- The contract renewal supports continued digital transformation, AI licensing deals including one with OpenAI, and ongoing strong financial performance into fiscal 2025.
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News Corp CEO Robert Thomson's contract renewed through 2030
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