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John Malone Steps Down, Names Successors at Liberty Media
10/29/2025
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- John Malone, chairman of Liberty Media and Liberty Global, will step down on January 1, 2026.
- Malone will become chairman emeritus at age 84.
- Robert R. Bennett will assume leadership at Liberty Media.
- Mike Fries will assume leadership at Liberty Global.
- Malone will reduce travel and remain active as a shareholder and strategic adviser.
