The Business Times
The Business Times
Subscribe
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterView more
The Business Times
Create a free account with Business Times for seamless access across SPH Media products.
REGISTER
LOGIN

Companies & Markets

SUBSCRIBERS

James Murdoch may soon ascend at Fox

Some key investors, including Saudi Prince Alwaleed, seem to be warming to the idea that he has the chops to run the media behemoth. That was not always the case.

Published Tue, Apr 21, 2015 · 09:50 PM
Share this article.

London

SAUDI Arabia's Prince Alwaleed bin Talal is in no doubt that James Murdoch is ready to take a much bigger role at Twenty-First Century Fox, by far the largest part of the media empire that Mr Murdoch's father Rupert Murdoch built.

"James is a giant!" said Prince Alwaleed, a Murdoch family ally and one of Fox's top shareholders with a 6.6 per cent voting stake, in an interview. In particular, Prince Alwaleed points to what he says is Mr James Murdoch's ability to grasp the digital world and understand how it is transforming the media landscape, adding: "I really love him!"

The billionaire prince's seal of approval - and increasing acceptance of Mr James Murdoch by other shareholders -…

BT is now on Telegram!

For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to  t.me/BizTimes

Consumer & Healthcare

newspaper iconPurchase this articleshopping cart icon

SUPPORT SOUTH-EAST ASIA'S LEADING FINANCIAL DAILY

Get the latest coverage and full access to all BT premium content.

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Browse corporate subscription here