About

David R. Kline served as Chief Technology Officer of News Corporation from 2017 until June 29, 2025, when he resigned to accept another role outside the company and was succeeded by Julian Delany. He remained one of the company's named executive officers for fiscal 2025 compensation disclosure. His resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the company on its operations, policies or practices.

Roles

News Corp.
Former Chief Technology Officer · Current role
2017–present
News Corporation
Chief Technology Officer · Left the role effective June 29, 2025.
2017 - 2025

Fixed Compensation

FY 2025
Salary
$1,076,400
Fiscal year2025
NoteFormer CTO; departed June 29, 2025
All other compensation
$119,162
Total compensation
$3,497,903

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2025

Cash incentive

Non-equity incentive plan compensation
$1,321,819
FormAnnual cash incentive

Stock awards

Stock awards
$980,522
BasisGrant-date fair value; up to $1,651,554 at maximum performance

Also at News Corp.

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