Overview

Gender

male

Peter Barnes is the Member of the Board of Directors at News Corporation since June 2013. Peter brings to the Board the leadership, operational and financial skills gained in his several roles at Philip Morris, as well as through his service as a Director at a number of private and public companies, including his service as Chairman of several of these companies.

Peter was a Member of the Board of Directors of Metcash Limited, a wholesale distribution and marketing company, from 2005 until August 2015, having served as its Chairman of the Board of Directors since 2010 and as a Member of the Board of Directors of its predecessor from 1999 to 2005.

Peter served in various senior management positions in the United States, the United Kingdom and Asia at Philip Morris International Inc. from 1971 to 1998, including as President of Philip Morris Asia Inc.

Peter served as a Member of the Board of Directors of 21st Century Fox from 2004 until June 2013.

Peter earned his MBA from University of Melbourne.