Robert J. Thomson
Chief Executive Officer at News Corporation · b. 1961
Sits on 1 board. Last updated September 28, 2026
Time on boards
- Boards served
- 1
- Current seats
- 1
- Board service
- 4 years
- Director since
- 2023
4 years of board service in total across 1 board, counting each seat separately. Longest: News Corporation, 3 years.
Chief executive roles
Shareholder support
Support is votes for as a share of votes for and against (or withheld). Below 80% is a clear protest.
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News Corporation November 5, 202699.6%
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News Corporation November 18, 202599.2%
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News Corporation November 20, 202499.6%
Insider trades
All notable trades →From SEC Forms 4 and 5. Open-market purchases and sales are highlighted; grants, option exercises and shares withheld for tax are routine.
| Date | Company | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | News Corporation | Option exercise | +444,341 | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2026 | News Corporation | Shares withheld for tax | −240,578 | $29.16 | $7,015,254 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | News Corporation | Sold back to the company | −203,763 | $29.16 | $5,941,729 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | News Corporation | Option exercise | +37,922 | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2026 | News Corporation | Shares withheld for tax | −20,080 | $29.16 | $585,533 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | News Corporation | Sold back to the company | −17,842 | $29.16 | $520,273 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | News Corporation | Option exercise | +35,322 | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2026 | News Corporation | Shares withheld for tax | −18,703 | $29.16 | $545,379 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | News Corporation | Sold back to the company | −16,619 | $29.16 | $484,610 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | News Corporation | Option exercise | +32,125 | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2026 | News Corporation | Shares withheld for tax | −17,011 | $29.16 | $496,041 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | News Corporation | Sold back to the company | −15,114 | $29.16 | $440,724 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | News Corporation | Option exercise | +396,446 | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | News Corporation | Shares withheld for tax | −214,202 | $29.80 | $6,383,220 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | News Corporation | Sold back to the company | −182,244 | $29.80 | $5,430,871 |
Questions about Robert J. Thomson
What boards is Robert J. Thomson on?
Robert J. Thomson sits on the board of News Corporation.
What company is Robert J. Thomson the CEO of?
Robert J. Thomson is Chief Executive Officer of News Corporation.
How long has Robert J. Thomson served on boards?
Our records show at least 4 years of board service across 1 board, the earliest from 2023.
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