Archive · 23 Jun 2025
News Corp. Extends CEO Robert Thomson's Contract to 2030
News Corp, a big media company that owns newspapers, websites, and book publishers, has decided to keep Robert Thomson as their CEO.
He's been the boss since 2013 and helped the company make a lot of money.
The company is run by the Murdoch family, and they're happy with Thomson's work.
News Corp owns important brands like the Wall Street Journal.
They used to think about joining with Fox Corp (which runs Fox News), but they decided not to.
Thomson has made good deals and is seen as a strong leader during changes in the media industry.
Robert Thomson's contract as CEO of News Corp has been extended through June 2030.
Thomson has been CEO since 2013 and has overseen significant company growth.
News Corp. owns subsidiaries like the Wall Street Journal and HarperCollins.
The Murdochs considered but abandoned a merger between News Corp. and Fox Corp. in 2023.
Thomson has led the company to its four most profitable years and made strategic deals.
- Who
- Robert Thomson and News Corp.
- What
- News Corp. extended Robert Thomson's CEO contract.
- When
- Through June 2030.
- Where
- News Corp.
- Why
- To continue Thomson's leadership and strategic direction for the company.
- CEO
- Robert Thomson
- Company
- News Corp.
- Contract Extension
- Through June 2030
- CEO Tenure Start
- 2013
- Subsidiaries
- Wall Street Journal, HarperCollins
- Key Accomplishment
- Four most profitable years