Peter Chernin was named President and Chief Operating Officer of News Corporation in October 1996. In addition, he is Chairman and Chief Executive officer of The Fox Group. Mr. Chernin is also a member of the Board of News Corporation and of the Office of the Chairman, and serves on the board of The Fox Entertainment Group. As President and COO of one of the world largest media companies, Mr. Chernin oversees diversified global operations spanning five continents, including the production and distribution of film and television programming; television, satellite and cable broadcasting; the publication of newspapers, magazines and books; and the development of digital broadcasting. Since joining News Corporation in 1989, Mr. Chernin has gained a reputation as an executive with a unique mastery of both the creative and corporate sides of the entertainment business. |