Rupert Murdoch
Rupert Murdoch's profile with insights on his media career, quick facts, professional details, and net worth.
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About
Keith Rupert Murdoch is an Australian-American former business magnate, investor, and media proprietor whose career extends over seven decades in media, journalism, and publishing. He has established a media empire by creating News Corporation and served in the capacities of leader and chairman at companies such as News Corp, 21st Century Fox, Fox News, and Fox Corporation. He has extensive experience in various aspects of media, including newspaper publishing, television broadcasting, digital media, and large media acquisitions in Australia, the UK, the US, Asia, and other countries. Murdoch retired from his post as the chairman of News Corp and Fox Corporation in 2023. Quick Facts about Keith Rupert Murdoch: Field Details Full Name Keith Rupert Murdoch Professional Identity Former business magnate, investor, and media proprietor Born 11 March 1931 Birthplace Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Citizenship Australian until 1985; U.S. from 1985 Industry Media, publishing, broadcasting, investment Primary Expertise Media ownership, newspaper publishing, broadcasting, investment Education University of Oxford Degree BA Years Active 1952 to 2023 Major Companies News Corporation, News Corp, 21st Century Fox, Fox News, Fox Corporation Major Markets Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, Asia and South America Net Worth Between $22.7 billion and $24.4 billion Career Overview of Rupert Murdoch: Murdoch started in publishing when he returned to Australia after the death of his father in 1952 and took charge of the newspaper business of his family. In Australia and New Zealand, he grew by buying newspapers. Then he entered the UK market through the acquisition of News of the World and The Sun. Murdoch’s entry into the United States in 1974 was yet another step toward his expansion. In the coming decades, Murdoch became involved in many businesses in newspapers, television, publishing, and broadcasting, including News Corporation, 21st Century Fox, Fox News, and Fox Corporation.
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News Corp
Nov 2023 to Present
Chairman Emeritus
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Fox Corporation
Nov 2023 to Present
Chairman Emeritus
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Fox Corporation
Mar 2019 to Nov 2023
Chairman
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News Corp
Jun 2015 to Mar 2019
Executive Co-Chairman
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News Corp
Jan 1979 to Jun 2015
Chairman and CEO
Awards
- 1984: Companion of the Order of Australia (AC)Appointed for services to publishing
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- Rupert Murdoch was an Australian-born former American businessman, investor, and media mogul.