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Lachlan Murdoch

Lachlan Murdoch is a media executive and heir to the Murdoch family business.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Lachlan Murdoch is a media executive and heir to the Murdoch family business. He serves as executive chair and CEO of Fox Corporation and chair of News Corp.

Who is Lachlan Murdoch?

Born 8 September 1971, Lachlan Keith Murdoch is the eldest son of Rupert Murdoch. He is a British-American media executive who has held senior roles across the Murdoch empire, including leadership at Fox and News Corp.

Leadership at Fox and News Corp

Murdoch became executive chair and CEO of Fox Corporation in 2019. In September 2023, after Rupert Murdoch stepped back, he was also appointed chair of News Corp. He oversees major news, sports, and entertainment assets through Fox.

Personal life and wealth

Murdoch is married to Sarah O’Hare. A 2025 Financial Review Rich List estimate placed his net worth at A$3.21 billion, ranking him among Australia’s richest people.

In short

  • Eldest son of Rupert Murdoch and heir to the media empire.
  • Executive chair and CEO of Fox Corporation.
  • Chair of News Corp and executive chairman of Nova Entertainment.
  • Estimated net worth of A$3.21 billion (2025).
Canadian angle

No major direct Canadian connection is established in the provided sources, although Fox and News Corp have broad North American media influence.

Quick questions

Who is Lachlan Murdoch?
Lachlan Murdoch is an Australian-born media executive and the eldest son of Rupert Murdoch. He leads Fox Corporation and chairs News Corp.
What does Lachlan Murdoch do?
He is a media executive who oversees Fox Corporation, chairs News Corp, and serves as executive chairman of Nova Entertainment.
What is Lachlan Murdoch's net worth?
A 2025 Financial Review Rich List estimate placed his net worth at A$3.21 billion. Other publications have reported different estimates in other years.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lachlan_Murdoch
    Supports: Birth date, family relationship to Rupert Murdoch, leadership roles, and net worth estimate.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lachlan-Murdoch
    Supports: Biography, media executive background, and Fox leadership roles.
  3. Reuters — https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/who-is-lachlan-murdoch-what-will-happen-fox-news-corp-2023-09-21/
    Supports: 2023 leadership changes and Fox/News Corp roles.
  4. Fox Corporation — https://www.foxcorporation.com/management/board-of-directors/lachlan-murdoch/
    Supports: Current Fox title and responsibilities, plus other board and executive roles.
  5. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66860912
    Supports: Chairmanship of Fox and News Corp and reported wealth ranking.
  6. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/business-leaders/a70714956/dynasty-the-murdochs-lachlan-rupert-murdoch
    Supports: Marriage to Sarah O’Hare and family/business background.