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News Corp’s Siobhan McKenna Exits After Foxtel Stake Sold to DAZN

The longtime Murdoch ally concludes a two-decade run overseeing broadcasting.

Overview

  • Siobhan McKenna is leaving News Corp after more than 20 years with the company.
  • Her most recent position was head of broadcasting, a senior role across the group’s television interests.
  • The reported departure follows News Corp’s sale of its controlling stake in Foxtel to DAZN.
  • DAZN is described in the coverage as a Saudi Arabian–backed global sports streaming company.
  • McKenna is also the chairwoman of Australia Post, and no further rationale for her exit was provided beyond the timing with the Foxtel deal.