News Corp. is considering elevating Chief Operating Officer Chase Carey to chief executive officer to succeed Rupert Murdoch, people with knowledge of the situation said.
A decision hasnt been made and a move depends in part on Murdochs performance before the U.K. Parliament today, said the people, who werent authorized to speak publicly. Murdoch would remain chairman, the people said.
News Corp. executives who watched Murdoch, 80, rehearse for his appearance had concerns about how he handled questions, according to three people, who werent authorized to speak publicly. Murdoch and his son James are scheduled to discuss the companys role in the alleged phone hacking of murder victims, members of the royal family and others by the News of the World, which was closed on July 10.
News Corp. Said to Consider Chase Carey as CEO - Bloomberg
A decision hasnt been made and a move depends in part on Murdochs performance before the U.K. Parliament today, said the people, who werent authorized to speak publicly. Murdoch would remain chairman, the people said.
News Corp. executives who watched Murdoch, 80, rehearse for his appearance had concerns about how he handled questions, according to three people, who werent authorized to speak publicly. Murdoch and his son James are scheduled to discuss the companys role in the alleged phone hacking of murder victims, members of the royal family and others by the News of the World, which was closed on July 10.
News Corp. Said to Consider Chase Carey as CEO - Bloomberg