Rupert Murdoch is Chairman and CEO of News Corporation, and Chairman and CEO of Fox Entertainment Group. News Corporation's global operations include the creation and distribution of media products and services in the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia and Latin America. Under Murdoch's leadership, News Corporation has become the world's leading publisher of English-language newspapers; a premier provider of filmed entertainment; one of the top American television networks; the foremost group of local television stations across the United States; the creator of some of cable television's fastest-growing channels; a leading book publisher; and a pioneer in direct-broadcast satellite television. Murdoch has been awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia (A.C.) for services to the media and to newspaper publishing. Throughout News Corporation's history, he and his family have been closely involved with various educational, cultural, medical and charitable organizations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Asia and Israel.
Global Conference 2013
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair, philanthropist Bill Gates and Strive Masiyiwa of Econet Wireless discuss advancing prosperity in Africa.
