21st Century Fox senior team to include Julie Henderson
Public relations executive Julie Henderson will wear a new hat as chief communications officer for the soon-to-be entertainment company 21st Century Fox.
The split of Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. into two publicly traded companies later this week has prompted new titles -- and, in some cases, new allegiances -- for many existing News Corp. executives.
Henderson, who stepped into the role of News Corp.’s communications point person last year, will be part of the senior management team for the renamed television and film company.
Her new title will be executive vice president and chief communications officer, the company said Monday. Henderson is a close ally of News Corp. Chief Operating Officer Chase Carey, who also will move over to 21st Century Fox.
“Ms. Henderson will continue to serve as the chief spokesperson for the company, leading all global communications initiatives, specifically in support of corporate financial matters, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues and litigation,” the company said in a statement.
Before being elevated to the top role, Henderson was a senior vice president for communications and corporate strategy. Before joining News Corp., Henderson ran the digital division at MPRM Public Relations in Los Angeles.
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News Corp. communications will be managed by Ashley Huston, former spokeswoman for the Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones. Robert Thomson, former Wall Street Journal managing editor, will become chief executive.
The publishing company, which will spin off from News Corp. and take its parent’s name, will include the Wall Street Journal, New York Post, Times of London, the Australian, HarperCollins book publishing and a nascent educational materials division called Amplify.
Murdoch will serve as chairman of both News Corp. and 21st Century Fox. The 82-year-old mogul also claimed the job of chief executive of 21st Century Fox.
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