Lachlan Murdoch will serve as the chairman and CEO of this Fox, overseeing a portfolio that includes Fox Sports, Fox Broadcasting Network, Fox News and the Fox Business Network. Major appointments announced at this time include:

— Eric Shanks, elevated to CEO of Fox Sports from his current role of president, COO and executive producer, Fox Sports

— Mike Biard, elevated to president, operations and distribution for Fox from president, distribution for Fox Networks Group

— Paul Cheesbrough, promoted to chief technology officer and head of direct to consumer platforms for Fox; currently serves as 21CF's chief technology officer

— Marianne Gambelli, elevated to president of ad sales for Fox; currently serves as president of ad sales for Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network

— Steve Tomsic, promoted to Fox's CFO; currently serves as 21CF's executive vp, finance and deputy CFO