John Malone to step down as Liberty Media chairman in 2026
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John C. Malone to Transition to Chairman Emeritus of Liberty Media Corporation
October 29, 2025 11:30 AM EDTRobert R. Bennett to Succeed Malone as Chairman of Board of Directors
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Liberty Media Corporation (Liberty Media) (Nasdaq: FWONA, FWONK, LLYVA, LLYVK) today announced that, effective January 1, 2026, long-standing Chairman of the Board, John C. Malone, will step down from the board of directors (the Board) and transition to the role of Chairman Emeritus of Liberty Media. Vice Chairman Robert R. (Dob) Bennett will assume the role of Chairman of the Board.
Founding Liberty Media and serving as its Chairman has been among the most rewarding experiences of my professional life, said John Malone, Chairman... More

