Lachlan Murdoch takes control of Dad's media empire
over 2 years in Otago Daily Times
Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan are shown in this 2015 file photo. Photo: Reuters
Lachlan Murdoch, the eldest son of media titan Rupert Murdoch, was named the sole chairman of News Corp and will continue as the chair and chief executive of Fox Corp, settling for now the issue of succession in one of the world’s most powerful media empires.