News International says CEO Mockridge to step down

The chief executive of News International, the scandal-hit British newspaper arm of Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp, will step down at the end of the year, the company said.

Tom Mockridge, who has served as News International’s CEO since July 2011, is leaving the company to pursue outside opportunities, News Corp said.

The move comes as News Corp is preparing to name executives to lead its new publishing company, which is being spun off from its entertainment operations.

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