BSkyB's Mike Darcey appointed News International chief Mike Darcey will take over as News International chief at the end of 2012 BSkyB's No 2 is to become chief executive of News International, replacing Tom Mockridge who confirmed his resignation from running the company that is the publisher of the Sun and the Times. Mike Darcey, a New Zealander like his predecessor, will take over at the end of the year, having spent six years as chief operating officer at the satellite broadcaster behind James Murdoch and Jeremy Darroch. His elevation was part of a wide-ranging corporate announcement, confirming that Wall Street Journal editor in chief Robert Thomson will become chief executive of News Corp's publishing arm. Once its spinoff is complete this company will retain the historic News Corporation name - whilst the larger TV, film and entertainment business will be renamed Fox Group. A serious-minded corporate executive, Darcey is responsible for Sky's advertising and product development - but has had no direct responsibility for programming or news at any time he has worked at the company. There was no announcement, however, of any other management changes at Wapping where speculation of a wider reorganisation and possible cost saving had surfaced after it emerged on Sunday that Mockridge was leaving. No mention was made of Will Lewis, the former Daily Telegraph editor who now sits on the company's powerful Management and Standards Committee, although he is tipped to join his former FT colleague Thomson in New York, possibly in a chief operating officer role. Rupert Murdoch, in a statement announcing the changes, chose to emphasise the value of his broadcasting experience in a statement where he described the new News International boss as an "executive with unprecedented strategic and commercial experience." He added: "His broadcasting background will provide important leadership in the development of our already impressive suite of digital products at News International." Darcey will not be replaced at BSkyB with his responsibilities divided among three existing executives. Sophie Turner Laing, the managing director of entertainment and news, will be in charge of joint ventures and third party channels. Andrew Griffith, the chief financial officer, will take on responsibilities, for Sky's ad sales and Sky business which covers pubs and clubs. Stephen van Rooyen, who is managing director of sales and marketing will take on responsibility for Sky betting and gaming. BSkyB chief executive Jeremy Darroch praised Darcey and said his "strategic and commercial success made him an excellent choice to lead News International." To contact the MediaGuardian news desk email editor@mediaguardian.co.uk or phone 020 3353 3857. For all other inquiries please call the main Guardian switchboard on 020 3353 2000. If you are writing a comment for publication, please mark clearly "for publication." To get the latest media news to your desktop or mobile, follow MediaGuardian on Twitter and Facebook.