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Rupert Murdoch to Hand Over Fox CEO Reins to Son James

Rupert Murdoch (C), executive chairman of News Corporation, and his sons Lachlan (left) and James (right). (Reuters)
Rupert Murdoch (C), executive chairman of News Corporation, and his sons Lachlan (left) and James (right). (Reuters)

Twenty-First Century Fox Inc said Rupert Murdoch will hand over the chief executive reins at the entertainment conglomerate to his 42-year-old son James.

Rupert Murdoch, 84, will become executive co-chairman alongside his elder son Lachlan.

James is currently the co-chief operating officer of the company.

The company said the new changes are effective July 1.

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