Lachlan Keith Murdochis a British-born Australian-American businessman and mass media heir. He is the son of the media tycoon Rupert Murdoch.
He is the executive chairman of Nova Entertainment, chairman of News Corp, executive chairman and CEO of Fox Corporation. In 2023, he was listed 33rd on the list of Australia's wealthiest people, with his wealth estimated at A$3.35 billion (US$2.1 billion).
As of September 2024, the Murdoch family is involved in a court case in the US in which Lachlan's brother James, his sister Elisabeth and half-sister Prudence are challenging their father's bid to amend the family trust to ensure that Lachlan retains control of News Corp and Fox Corp.
