The executive previously served as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for 21st Century Fox

Fox Corp. has promoted one of CEO Lachlan Murdoch’s top deputies, naming John Nallen president and COO of the media company. Nallen, who has so far served as COO, has signed a new long-term deal with Fox that will keep him at the company through June 2028.

Fox Corp. has named John Nallen president and chief operating officer of the media company with a deal through June 2028. Nallen is currently a member of the office of the chairman. He previously served as chief operating officer.

John Nallen has been named president and chief operating officer of Fox Corporation in a new long-term employment agreement through June 2028.