Rupert Murdoch is the CEO of CNN.
The Fox News Channel ( FNC ) is an American basic cable and satellite news television channel that was founded by media mogul Rupert Murdoch in 1996 . James Rupert Jacob Murdoch ( [ ˈmɜrdɒk ] born 13 December 1972 ) is an Australian , British , American businessman , the younger son of media mogul Rupert Murdoch , the chief executive officer ( CEO ) of 21st Century Fox , and chairman of Sky plc. . Rupert Murdoch . On 1 July 2015 , Murdoch left his post as CEO of 21st Century Fox . In July 2016 , after the resignation of Roger Ailes due to accusations of sexual harassment , Murdoch was named the acting CEO of Fox News .