James (left) will become CEO on July 1, while Lachlan takes the title of executive co-chairman. The company’s future will depend on how they work together and with father Rupert (and without Chase Carey in an active role after June 2016). Fox sources say the relationship will be a "partnership.”
Executive co-chairman
Fox’s largest shareholder still will be involved in the company, especially as James and Lachlan adjust to new roles. How involved is the billion-dollar question.
Chairman and CEO, Fox News
The Rupert ally doesn’t have a relationship with the boys but is a key revenue-driver.
Executive vice chairman
Though transitioning out in 2016, he is perhaps Rupert’s closest nonfamily confidant and a key strategic player.
President and COO, Fox Networks Group
The veteran exec is considered one of Peter Rice’s lead lieutenants on the business side of the television operation.
Chairman and CEO, 20th Century Fox Film
"Jim G.," as the movie chief is known on the lot, has been reporting to Carey and could see more autonomy now.
Executive vp, chief communications officer
One of the few Fox execs to talk to the Murdochs daily, she is said to be close to both James and Lachlan.
Senior executive vp and chairman, National Geographic Channels U.S.
The Murdoch veteran oversees American Idol and Fox’s Nat Geo network.
CEO, FX Networks and FX Productions
Considered one of the top cable execs, he successfully launched the spinoff FXX network in 2013.
President and CEO, Fox International Channels
The Argentina native is in charge of 350 channels in 181 countries and has been a key player in sports programming.
CEO, National Geographic Channels U.S.
In 2014, Monroe was put in charge (with Hill) of the cable network, which is seen as a growth property.
Chairmen and CEOs, Fox Television Group
In July, the TV studio chiefs added the Fox network to their purview, aiming to reverse struggles.
Senior executive vp and chief financial officer
Rupert’s top financial exec since 2004, he will be an important adviser to the sons.
Chairman and CEO, Fox Networks Group
With the TV execs (except Roger Ailes) reporting to him, Rice is the Murdochs’ key confidant.
CEO, Star India
The leader of India’s largest TV company (34 channels, 650 million viewers a week) now reports to Carey and has worked closely with James for years.
President, COO and executive producer, Fox Sports
The L.A.-based exec is charged with making Fox Sports 1 a legitimate rival to Disney’s ESPN powerhouse.
Co-chair, 20th Century Fox
Recruited to the film studio in 2014 by Rupert, Snider reports to Gianopulos and is expected to rev up its creative engines.
Senior executive vp, group general counsel
Fox’s top lawyer exited that role at News Corp after the hacking scandal, so he knows all the Murdoch secrets.