Kim Williams is the new boss of Rupert Murdoch's News Ltd. But we reckon playing second fiddle to Murdoch will be a tough gig for this one-time composer.

News Ltd CEO Kim Williams is having the biggest day of his career. The man's already launched a $1.97 billion takeover of James Packer's Consolidated Media Holdings and, after breaking for lunch, will tell staff about his plans for a major restructure of the business.

Kim Williams is the new boss of Rupert Murdoch's News Ltd. But we reckon playing second fiddle to Murdoch will be a tough gig for this one-time composer.