Lachlan Murdoch Named Deputy Chief Operating Officer of News Corporation, 5 Oct 2000
News Corporation press release
"... in the U.S., his leadership has resulted in record profits at HarperCollins and News America Marketing and increased competitiveness at the New York Post. ... Mr. Murdoch, 29, has been Chairman and Chief Executive of News Limited since 1997, and a Senior Executive Vice President of News Corporation since February 1999."

Lachlan Murdoch launches Illyria, by Tim Johnston, Financial Times, 18 Aug 2005
"According to a filing with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, Mr Murdoch started the process of setting up Illyria Pty Ltd on August 3, just three days after announcing his resignation. The company became fully registered on Monday."

Lachlan Murdoch resigns, NEWS.com.au, 29 Jul 2005
"Lachlan Murdoch, 33, is stepping down as deputy chief operating officer but will remain a director of News Corporation and advise the company in a number of areas. ... He joined the company in 1994 and has served in various capacities, most recently as deputy chief operating officer of News Corporation and publisher of the New York Post."