James Murdoch to step down as News International chairman

James Murdoch is to step down as executive chairman of News International to focus on expanding international TV businesses, the company announced today.

Wed, 29 Feb, 2012 - 14:15

James Murdoch is to step down as executive chairman of News International, it was announced today.

Parent company News Corporation said in a statement the move would allow him to focus on expanding the company’s international TV businesses.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

185 years of the Irish Examiner

185th
Anniversary Offer

Six months of digital access for €18.50

No obligation. Ts&Cs apply.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Italy Meloni Meloni approves limits on non-Italian speakers and veils in school classrooms
Trump Xi Reporters back at White House after judge ordered Trump to lift ban
DENMARK-POLITICS-DEFENCE Russia could attack a Nato country within months, Danish intelligence says
CourtsNews International hacking scandalPlace: UKPlace: New YorkPlace: EuropePlace: AsiaPerson: James MurdochPerson: MurdochPerson: Rupert MurdochPerson: James’Person: JamesPerson: Tom MockridgePerson: MockridgePerson: of the WorldPerson: Rebekah BrooksPerson: NevillePerson: Clive GoodmanPerson: Glenn MulcairePerson: Tom CronePerson: Murdoch JrEvent: News of the World phone hacking scandalOrganisation: News InternationalOrganisation: News CorporationOrganisation: NIOrganisation: Star TVOrganisation: Sky DeutschlandOrganisation: Sky ItaliaOrganisation: BSkyBOrganisation: News of the WorldOrganisation: Commons Culture CommitteeOrganisation: News Group Newspapers
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters (Heather Khalifa/AP)

Netanyahu says attacking Iran ‘one of easiest decisions I’ve ever had to make’

READ NOW

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited