Former New Hampshire senator Kelly Ayotte is joining the board of Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp.
The company announced Ayotte’s addition to the board Monday. News Corp. is a media company with businesses in news, publishing, digital real estate services and cable programming.
Murdoch praised Ayotte’s addition to the board, saying she’ll bring “invaluable leadership and strategic planning skills.” Ayotte said News Corp. plays an “important role” in keeping people informed and delivering value for investors.
Ayotte, a Republican, lost her seat in the U.S. Senate last fall to former gevernor Maggie Hassan, a Democrat. She’s since been helping President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch, through the confirmation process.
Ayotte is replacing Elaine Chao, the new U.S. Secretary of Transportation, on the News Corp. board.