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Lachlan Murdoch’s top adviser Siobhan McKenna resigns from News Corp

Media | The Guardian · Amanda Meade · last updated

Company’s Australian broadcast chief, who was involved in negotiations over Murdoch family’s succession plans, to depart media giant

Lachlan Murdoch’s top adviser – News Corp’s Australian broadcasting chief Siobhan McKenna – has resigned from the company following the sale of the Foxtel Group to global sports streaming service DAZN.

As chief executive of broadcasting for News Corp, McKenna’s role had significantly diminished after the pay TV and streaming business, which includes Kayo, Binge and Hubbl, was sold to the European broadcaster in April.

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