News Corp CTO David Kline to Depart After 5 Years

News Corp’s Chief Technology Officer, David Kline, is stepping down after accepting a new role at another company. He will remain with News Corp through June 30 as the company searches for his successor.

Kline first joined the company in 2020 and has overseen its technology operations through everything from the COVID-19 pandemic to the rise of generative AI. He has been key in optimizing News Corp’s technology strategy when it comes to enterprise systems, product offerings and solution delivery.

“At a time of profound transformation, Dave’s drive and leadership have been crucial to our success as other media companies have floundered and foundered. His contribution to our company will resonate for many years to come, both in his enduring positive influence and through the strong and talented tech team that he has assembled,” Robert Thomson, News Corp’s Chief Executive, said in a statement to press.

“After more than five incredibly productive and exciting years as CTO of News Corp, I am resigning with mixed emotions. It’s been a remarkable journey, and while it’s bittersweet to step away, I do so knowing that the technology organization is stronger than ever — with a high-performing, forward-looking team firmly in place,” Kline said before thanking Rupert Murdoch, Lachlan Murdoch, Thomson and News Corp’s leadership team.

Prior to serving as News Corp’s CTO, Kline was the Executive Vice President of Technology and CTO for Viacom over the course of nine years. Prior to that, he held high-level positions in the technology space at both Discovery and AMC Networks.

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