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A sa manière, Keith Rupert Murdoch est un héritier. Son père, le patron de presse australien Keith Murdoch, meurt en 1952. Alors étudiant à Oxford, en Angleterre, son fils Rupert rentre aux pays l'année suivante et prend la direction du holding familial News Limited : avec la maison de famille, c'est tout ce qui reste de l'empire une fois les dettes payées.

Dans ses bagages, Rupert Murdoch ramène les recettes du vicomte anglais Northcliffe : au tournant des XIX et XXèmes siècles, cet ancien pigiste avait racheté des journaux au bord de la faillite, comme The Evening News, et lancé des titres comme le Daily Mail ou le Mirror. Il a su faire de cette presse « tabloid » des journaux rentables en misant sur une large diffusion populaire.

Murdoch fait de même en Australie, rachetant et créant de nombreux titres. Fort de ses succès australiens, il les répète au Royaume-Uni à partir de 1968 en rachetant les « tabloïds » News of the World et le Sun, puis le journal conservateur The Times en 1981. Dès cette époque, Rupert l'Australien pousse ses journaux à soutenir la politique de Margaret Thatcher. Au milieu des années 70, il étend son empire de presse aux Etats-Unis avec des « tabloids » comme Star, le New York Post...

Puis il se lance dans la télévision : Murdoch rachète une des premières chaîne satellites anglaise en 1982, formant ce qui deviendra le bouquet satellite Sky TV. En 1990, Sky se débarrasse de la concurrence en rachetant BSB, formant le groupe BSkyB. Et Murdoch lance aux Etats-Unis les chaînes Fox, qui apportent leur soutien aux candidats républicains, avant de s'implanter en Asie avec Star TV.

A partir de 2004, le siège de ce qui est devenu News Corp quitte l'Australie pour les Etats-Unis. Selon certains courtiers, c'est en partie car son groupe, coté en Bourse, serait mieux valorisé sur les marchés US. Murdoch est aussi devenu citoyen américain.

Magnat des médias, en 2007 il a acheté le groupe de presse dont dépend le Wall Street Journal. En 2011, il est confronté à un scandale sans précédent en Angleterre : des journalistes de News of the World ont mené des écoutes illégales. Cette affaire le contraint à fermer le journal et à se justifier devant les parlementaires britanniques.

Selon Forbes, en 2011, Rupert Murdoch était le 122ème homme le plus riche au monde avec une fortune estimée à plus de 7,6 milliards de dollars.

Fondateur de Rawkus Entertainment, de la Fondation Quadrivium et de Lupa Systems LLC, James Rupert Murdoch est un entrepreneur et un homme d'affaires américain qui a été à la tête de 9 sociétés différentes et occupe actuellement le poste de président-directeur général de 21st Century Fox America, Inc. et de président-directeur général de Lupa Systems LLC. Il est également membre du conseil d'administration de 11 autres sociétés. Au cours de sa carrière, il a été président de Rawkus Entertainment, président de Sky Ltd, président exécutif et directeur général de News Corp UK & Ireland Ltd, président de Sky Italia Srl, président et directeur général de STAR Group Ltd, membre du conseil de surveillance de Sky Deutschland GmbH, directeur général et directeur de TFCF Corp et directeur non exécutif de Genelabs Technologies, Inc.

M. Lachlan K. Murdoch est co-président et directeur général de la société Fox, co-président de la société News, président exécutif de Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd et fondateur d'Illyria Pty Ltd. Il est membre du conseil d'administration du Paley Center for Media, du Museum of Contemporary Art Sydney et de Nova Entertainment Investments Ltd. M. Murdoch était auparavant président non exécutif de Ten Network Holdings Ltd, vice-président de Prime Media Group Ltd, président de Fox Television Stations, Inc. (Australie), de co-président exécutif de Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. et de président de Queensland Press Pty Ltd. Il a également siégé au conseil d'administration de Fox Entertainment Group, Inc, de NDS Group Plc et de Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. Il a obtenu son diplôme de premier cycle à l'université de Princeton.

Rupert Sandbrink worked as a Senior Vice President & Head-Clinical Development at H.
Lundbeck A.
Prior to that, he obtained a doctorate degree from Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg.

Rupert Harris Johnson est un homme d'affaires qui a été à la tête de 6 entreprises différentes. Il occupe actuellement les postes de président et vice-président de Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund, président et vice-président principal de Franklin Universal Trust, président et vice-président de Templeton Emerging Markets Fund, président et vice-président principal de Franklin Ltd. Duration Income Trust et gestionnaire de portefeuille chez Franklin Advisers, Inc. M. Johnson est également membre du conseil d'administration de Franklin Resources, Inc. et de l'Investment Company Institute, de Templeton Worldwide, Inc. et de The Basic Fund, ainsi que président et vice-président de Templeton Global Income Fund, président et vice-président de Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. et vice-président de Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. Dans sa carrière antérieure, il a occupé le poste de vice-président de Templeton Russia & East European Fund, Inc, de fiduciaire et vice-président principal de Franklin Multi-Income Trust et de vice-président principal de Franklin Advisory Services LLC. Il est titulaire d'un diplôme de premier cycle de l'université Washington & Lee.

Rupert J. Vessey occupe le poste de vice-président exécutif chargé de la recherche et du développement précoce chez Bristol Myers Squibb Co. Il est également membre du conseil d'administration de Bio-Techne Corp, PharmAkea, Inc, Sidecar Therapeutics, Inc et Elstar Therapeutics, Inc. et membre du Royal College of Physicians. Dans le passé, Rupert J. Vessey a occupé le poste de Senior VP-Early Development & Discovery Sciences chez Merck & Co., Inc. et de Président-Research & Early Development chez Celgene Corp. Le Dr Vessey a obtenu un diplôme d'études supérieures, un doctorat et un diplôme de premier cycle à l'université d'Oxford.

Rupert Christopher Soames is currently the Chairman at Smith & Nephew plc.
Previously, he held positions such as CEO-Banking & Securities Division at Finastra Group Holdings Ltd., Group Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Aggreko Ltd., Group Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Serco Group Plc, Chief Executive Officer at Aggreko USA LLC, Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at RS Group Plc, Non-Executive Director at DS Smith Plc, and Non-Executive Director at Baggeridge Brick Ltd.
He also worked as a Principal at Gec Plc and Avery Berkel Group, and served as the President of The Oxford Union.

Rupert Bruce Hogg is currently the Chairman of AHK Air Hong Kong Ltd.
and a Director of John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd.
He is also an Independent Non-Executive Director of Schroder Asiapacific Fund Plc and a Member-Governance Board of the International Air Transport Association.
Previously, he was the Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director of Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.
from 2017 to 2019.
He also served as the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Ltd.
and Vice Chairman of Air China Cargo Co., Ltd.

Rupert Johann Stadler est un homme d'affaires allemand qui a été à la tête de 5 entreprises différentes. Il est actuellement président de Ducati Motor Holding SpA. Il est également membre du conseil d'administration d'Italdesign-Giugiaro SpA. Dans le passé, M. Stadler a été membre du conseil d'administration de Volkswagen AG, président de Automobili Lamborghini Holding SpA, président du conseil de surveillance de MAN Truck & Bus SE, président de Volkswagen Group Italia SpA, président du conseil d'administration de AUDI AG, directeur commercial de Volkswagen Audi Espaa SA et membre du conseil d'administration de VOLKSWAGEN FINANCIAL SERVICES AG (qui sont toutes des filiales de Volkswagen AG). Il a obtenu un diplôme de premier cycle à l'université d'Augsbourg.

Johann Rupert est le principal actionnaire du groupe Richemont, numéro deux mondial du luxe. Il est classé deuxième plus grosse fortune d'Afrique du Sud grâce à ses nombreuses propriétés dans l'horlogerie, la haute couture et la joaillerie dont les plus renommées sont Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Piaget, Dunhill et Lancel.

Après des études de droit et d'économie, Johann Rupert quitte l'Afrique du Sud pour New-York où il débute une carrière au sein de la banque "Chase Manhattan" puis rejoint la banque d'affaires "Lazard Frères". A son retour en Afrique du Sud en 1979, il fonde son propre établissement, la "Rand Merchant Bank", une banque dont il renforce l'assise à coups d''acquisitions très diversifiées.

En 1985, il devient directeur général de " Rembrandt", la société familiale fondé par son père, Anton Rupert. Implantée dans les vins et spiritueux ainsi que dans le tabac avec une participation dans British American Tobacco, Rembrandt fusionne en 1997 avec Rothmans puis en 2002 avec British American Tobacco.

En 1987, craignant des rétentions contre les sociétés liées à l'apartheid, il sépare les actifs sud africains des actifs étrangers. Ces derniers constituent la compagnie Richemont, un groupe qui a généré 4,827 milliards d'euros de chiffre d'affaires annuel en 2006-2007

En 2002, Johann Rupert prend les rênes du groupe Richemont. Il a alors beaucoup d'ambitions pour son groupe mais les attentats du 11 septembre et le marasme économique qui s'en est ensuivi compromettent l'évolution du groupe et pousse Johann Rupert à abandonner son fauteuil de PDG du groupe.

Collin Murdoch is currently the Chairman at Veritas Geoservices Ltd.
SA, Director at Alitheia Resources, Inc., Director at Veritas Geophysical (Mexico) LLC, Director at Viking Maritime, Inc., Director at Veritas Investments, Inc., Director at International Association of Geophysical Contractors, Director at CGGVeritas Services Holding (US), Inc., Director at CGG Land (US), Inc., and Executive VP-Processing, Imaging & Reservoir at CGGVeritas, Inc. He previously worked as a Director at CGGveritas Services (US), Inc. and as a Senior Vice President-Technology at Veritas DGC, Inc. Mr. Murdoch completed his undergraduate degree at Trinity College Dublin in 1977.

Donna Murdoch formerly worked at Olfactory Biosciences Corp., as President.

Mr. Stewart D.
Murdoch is a Member at Chartered Management Institute and Vice President-Light at Schenck Process GmbH.
He received his undergraduate degree from Glasgow Caledonian University, a graduate degree from Glasgow Caledonian University, and an MBA from The Open University.

Mr. Scott Murdoch is a Senior Investment Adviser & Principal at Morgans Financial Ltd.
Before joining Morgans in 2008 he was a Director at Goldman Sachs JBWere where he worked in Private Wealth Management for over seven years.
Prior to this he worked as an accountant for nine years in both Chartered and Commercial roles.
He holds Bachelor of Business, Queensland University of Technology and Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance & Investment in Financial Services Institute of Australia.

Andrew J.
Murdoch worked as a Sales Associate at Arden Partners Plc (Broker) from 2009 to 2015.

Simon Thomas Murdoch is the founder of Episode 1 Ventures LLP, which was founded in 1999.
He is currently the Managing Partner at Episode 1 Ventures LLP.
He is also the founder of Stormforward Ltd., which was founded in 2002.
He currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer, Secretary & Director at Stormforward Ltd.Dr. Murdoch's current jobs include being the Chairman at Submachine Ltd., Director at TvBeat Ltd., Non-Executive Director at SwiftShift, Inc., Director at Spa Worldwide Ltd., Director at Circuit Mind Ltd., and Trustee at Onebillion Learners.
Dr. Murdoch's former jobs include being the Non-Executive Chairman at Shutl Ltd.
from 2009 to 2013, Non-Executive Director at Shazam Entertainment Ltd., Non-Executive Director at ZPG Ltd., Non-Executive Director at Profitero Ltd., and Senior Investment Partner at Octopus Ventures Ltd.
from 2010 to 2012.
Dr. Murdoch obtained a doctorate degree from the University of Cambridge.

Duncan D.
Murdoch is currently working as a Limited Partner at Black Opal Equity LLC.
He is also serving as the Chief Investment Officer & Managing Partner at Boxwood Capital LLC and as the Chief Investment Officer at SilverBox Capital LLC and SilverBox Corp.
III.
In his former positions, Mr. Murdoch worked as a Director at Skis Rossignol SAS, Senior Managing Director at Macquarie Capital (USA), Inc., and Director at Puralube, Inc., Smarte Carte, Inc., Utility Service Partners, Inc., Franchise Services of North America, Inc., NewZoom, Inc., Brek Manufacturing Co., Icon Parking Systems LLC, Double Negative Ltd., Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd., MST Global Holdings Pty Ltd., Anaergia, Inc., DNEG Plc, Boxwood Merger Corp., and SilverBox Engaged Merger Corp.
I.Mr. Murdoch obtained an MBA from Stanford University and completed his undergraduate and graduate studies at The University of Sydney.

Mr. David M.
Murdoch, Jr., is a Senior Advisor & Founder at Lind Capital Partners LLC.
He has over 27 years of fixed income experience at RBS Greenwich Capital and Nomura Securities in credit analysis, asset valuation, loan structuring and origination in commercial real estate.
Mr. Murdoch received a B.A.
in Economics from Tufts University and a M.B.A.
in Finance and Accounting from the University of Chicago.

Alasdair Derek Murdoch is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Burger King (United Kingdom) Ltd.
and the Chief Executive Officer & Director at BKUK Crown Ltd.
He is also a Director at Caspian Food Services Ltd., Caspian Food Retailers Ltd., BKUK Group Ltd., Westside Express Ltd., BKUK Devco Ltd., Royale Topco Ltd., Royale Midco Ltd., Royale JVC Ltd., Royale Bidco Ltd., and Teresina Ltd.
In the past, he was the Chief Executive Officer & Director at GBK Restaurants Ltd.
and a Director at PL 1 Realisations (2020) Ltd.

Kathryn Murdoch has held positions as a Director at Climate Central, Inc., Citizen, Inc., and as a Trustee at Environmental Defense Fund, Inc.

Inez Murdoch is currently the Chief People Officer at Points.com, Inc. She previously worked as an Audit Partner at KPMG, Inc. from 1975 to 1994.
In addition, she held Vice President-Human Resources positions at Lavalife Ltd., Hydrogenics Corp., and Usci Education Savings Plans, Inc. from 1998 to 2001, 2002 to 2004, and 2007 to 2010, respectively.
She also briefly served as Director at The National Golf Club of Canada in 2015.
In terms of education, she earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Western Ontario and an MBA from Queen's University.

Rauncie Murdoch is currently a Director at SGI CANADA Insurance Services Ltd.
Prior to this, they completed an undergraduate degree at the University of Saskatchewan.

Dame Elisabeth Murdoch is the founder of Melba Foundation Ltd.
in 2001.

William Neil Murdoch currently works at Agri Neo, Inc., as Director, Myca Health Inc., as Director, Q4, Inc., as Independent Director from 2009, and various other companies.
Mr. Murdoch also formerly worked at Connor, Clark & Lunn PRINTS Trust, as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2003 to 2010, ROC Pref II Corp., as Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Connor Clark & Lunn Conservative Income Fund, as President & Chief Executive Officer, and various other companies.
Mr. Murdoch received his undergraduate degree from McGill University, graduate degree from the University of Toronto, and Masters Business Admin degree from Kellogg School of Management.

Alexander S.
Murdoch was an Executive Chairman at Computershare Ltd.

Robert B.
Murdoch worked as an Executive Vice President & Manager-Retail Banking at First National Bancshares, Inc. (South Carolina) and as an Executive Vice President at First National Bank of the South (Milledgeville, Georgia).

Robert Waugh Murdoch is currently the Vice Chairman & Secretary at Shawnigan Lake School.
He previously worked as the President & Chief Executive Officer at Lafarge North America, Inc. from 1989 to 1992, and as a Director at Lafarge Canada, Inc. from 1985 to 2006.
He was also a Director at Lafarge SA from 1989 to 2010.
Additionally, he served as a Director at Sierra Systems Group, Inc., TimberWest Forest Corp., and Lallemand, Inc. He received his graduate degree from the University of British Columbia and his undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto.

Renee V.
Murdoch is currently the Director at Big Sisters of Bc Lower Mainland and the Vice President-Human Resources at ADENTRA, Inc. She has an undergraduate degree from Victoria University.

Alan Murdoch currently works as a Director for USA Hockey, Inc.

Mr. Ian F.
Murdoch, CFA, is a Managing Director, Portfolio Manager & Senior Analyst at MacKay Shields LLC.
As a generalist on the team, he brings unique experience in analyzing energy, materials and utilities sectors that the team collectively looks to capitalize.
Previously, he was an Equity Analyst at Oppenheimer Capital and Clay Finlay LLC.
In previous roles, he followed the energy, materials, consumer staples, consumer discretionary, and utilities sectors.
He has worked in the financial services industry since 2000.
Mr. Murdoch graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation from the CFA Institute.

Clare Murdoch currently works at Imperial College Health Partners Ltd., as Director.

Kenneth Murdoch is currently an Associate at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
Previously, he worked as the Chief Financial Officer at Bumi Armada Bhd.
from 2013 to 2016 and as the Chief Financial Officer at Mærsk Olie og Gas A.
Mr. Murdoch obtained an undergraduate degree from the University of Paisley.

Scott Murdoch is currently a trustee at the Institute of Integrated Systemic Therapy.

Michael Murdoch currently works at Sacred Heart Health System, Inc., as Director.

Conor Murdoch worked as an Investment Director at OpCapita LLP.
Prior to that, he worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch from 2010 to 2013.
From 2013 to 2015, he worked as a Private Equity Associate at Rhône Group LLC.
He also worked as a Research Associate at Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure, Inc. from 2008 to 2009.
Mr. Murdoch received his undergraduate degree from Duke University in 2010 and his MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management in 2017.

Adam Murdoch worked as the Chief Technology Officer at Bendigo Telco Ltd.
from 2018 to 2019.

Scott Murdoch currently works as a Director at Acrodex, Inc.

Melissa Murdoch has been a trustee at The Garfield Weston Foundation since 2008.

Stuart Spence Murdoch served as a Director at Net Element, Inc. from 2008 to 2010.
Prior to that, he was a Director-Local Market Foreign Exchange at ABN AMRO Bank NV (Old) from 2004 to 2007 and a Director-Foreign Exchange & Forwards at AIG Capital Management Ltd.
in 2003.
Murdoch completed his undergraduate degree at The University of Exeter.

John Murdoch currently works at The Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens, as Director-Art Collections.

Wendi Murdoch is the founder of Art.sy, Inc. She is currently an Independent Director at Match Group, Inc. Ms. Murdoch's former job includes being a Director at The Fund For Public Schools, Inc.

David Murdoch worked as a Director and Director-Sales Manager at Henry Colbeck Ltd.