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Robert Thomson

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Chief Executive at News Corp
📍 New York, New York, United States

Robert Thomson is the Chief Executive of News Corp, leveraging a distinguished journalism career that includes serving as Editor-in-Chief of The Wall Street Journal and Editor of The Times. He began his career in Australia and holds an Honorary Doctorate from RMIT University.

An Australian native with a global perspective, Thomsons worldview was shaped by his time as a foreign correspondent in Beijing and Tokyo. He maintains strong ties to his home country, actively participating in organizations that foster Australia-US relations.

Unique fact: He was among the first Western journalists to report from China for a major financial newspaper during the countrys economic reforms.

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Experience
40 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Priorities

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AI & Content Rights
He is a vocal advocate for news organizations receiving fair compensation from AI companies for the use of their intellectual property in training large language models.
Future of News
Champions the value of premium, professionally curated content and has been a key figure in transitioning newsrooms to sustainable digital subscription models.
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Career

Work history

7-2013
Chief Executive
News Corp
1-2008 - 12-2012
Editor-in-Chief
The Wall Street Journal & Dow Jones
2002 - 2008
Editor
The Times
1985 - 2002
Journalist and Editor
Financial Times Group
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Uncommon Knowledge: News Corp.'s Robert Thomson. Featured in Wall Street Journal
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Murdochs' News Corp. Re-Ups CEO Robert Thomson Through 2030. Featured in Deadline
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Education
1980 - 1988
Honorary Doctorate
RMIT University
1972 - 1978
Secondary School
CBC St Kilda
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