Uday Shankar, Star India Chairman and CEO has been designated to the role of President, 21st Century Fox, Asia, effective immediately.
21st Century Fox said that in the new role, Shankar will lead Fox’s video businesses across all of Asia, including Star India and Fox Networks Group, and work closely with management on key strategic initiatives in the region and will also continue to serve as Chairman and CEO for Star India, one of India’s largest media companies, comprising 60-plus channels across entertainment and sports and eight languages.