Star TV announced the appointment of Mr Lalit Ahuja as CEO of it's new convergence and infotech business operations in India. He will report to Mr. Peter Mukerjea, CEO, News Television India.

This move is seen as a major development in Star's efforts to enter the convergence and infotech arena. According to James Murdoch, "Lalit's appointment underscores the critical importance we attach to the new media world, where talent and expertise will determine market leadership."

Lalit Ahuja was the President and Managing Director of LG Soft India (the global IT arm of LG Group).