News Corp names Julian Delany as new chief technology officer

NEW YORK - News Corp (NASDAQ:NWS), the global media giant with a market capitalization of $19.06 billion and current stock price of $33.72, announced Wednesday the appointment of Julian Delany as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, effective July 1, 2025. Delany will succeed David Kline, who is departing the company on June 30, 2025, as previously announced.

Delany has been with News Corp Australia since 2012, most recently serving as Chief Technology Officer and as a member of the Executive Team. In his role, he focused on delivering technical, process and data alignment across multiple brands to create efficient operations. According to InvestingPro data, this operational efficiency has contributed to the company’s strong 19.49% revenue growth and robust financial health score.

His career at News Corp Australia began as General Manager of news.com.au, where he implemented digital-first newsroom operations. He later became Managing Director of the company’s digital news, food and lifestyle network before expanding his responsibilities to manage all digital networks. Delany was appointed CTO of News Corp Australia in 2020.

News Corp Chief Executive Robert Thomson said, "Julian’s rigor and resourcefulness will be crucial assets at a time of exponential digital change."

Prior to joining News Corp Australia, Delany worked in live broadcast operations at Foxtel. He holds a bachelor of arts from the University of Sydney and will relocate to New York City with his family for his new position at the company’s global headquarters.

News Corp is a global media and information services company with businesses across various sectors including news, digital real estate services and book publishing. The company operates primarily in the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom.

This information is based on a press release statement from News Corp.

In other recent news, News Corp reported its third-quarter 2025 financial results, revealing a 1% increase in total revenues to $2 billion and a notable 67% rise in net income from continuing operations, reaching $107 million. The company emphasized its digital transformation, with digital revenues now forming the majority of its total revenues. News Corp also completed the sale of Foxtel to DAZN, transferring $724 million in debt, and acquired Oxford Analytica and Dragonfly Intelligence. Dow Jones, a key segment for News Corp, saw digital subscriptions surpass 6 million, contributing to a 6% revenue growth and a 12% increase in profitability. Analysts from firms like Goldman Sachs highlighted the company’s strategic focus on digital growth and operational efficiency. Additionally, Moody’s and S&P upgraded News Corp to investment grade, reflecting a strengthened financial position. The company remains optimistic about continued growth in its Dow Jones professional information business and is focusing on technological improvements at Realtor.com, despite challenges in the real estate market due to high mortgage rates.

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