News Corporation has promoted three senior executives within its Corporate Finance Group. The appointments, which are effective immediately, recognize the significant responsibilities these professionals have within News Corporation. Each of the executives will continue to report to John Nallen, News Corporation’s Deputy Chief Financial Officer.

Robert Gannon, 45, has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller of News Corporation. Gannon will continue to be responsible for all internal and external reporting as well as oversight of global sourcing arrangements. Prior to this appointment, Gannon was a Vice President and held various senior accounting roles within News Corporation, including Corporate Reporting and Director of Internal Audit at the start of his career with News Corporation in 1985.

Paula Wardynski, 47, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Finance of News Corporation. Wardynski, who joined News Corporation in 1985, will continue to be responsible for News Corporation’s worldwide treasury operations and related technology initiatives and will retain her role as Treasurer of News America Incorporated.

Ray Boudiette, 44, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Corporate Audit. Boudiette, formerly a Vice President, joined News Corporation in 2000. He will continue to be responsible for the worldwide Corporate Audit Group and related compliance and corporate governance projects.