A statement from 21st Century Fox Chairman Lachlan Murdoch said: "Suzanne has been instrumental in the success of Fox News, and she has now made history as its first female CEO. Her vision and innovation have helped create some of the most popular and lucrative primetime programs on cable, and as we embark on the era of the proposed New Fox, I am confident that Suzanne's leadership will ensure the dominance of both Fox News & FBN for years to come."

Source: Los Angeles Times May 17, 2018 16:15 UTC