HONG KONG: Laurie Smith has resigned as executive vice-president of
Star China, less than a year after his appointment. Smith, who also
stepped down as chief operating officer of News Corp China, said he was
leaving for personal reasons.
His role will be filled by Jamie Davis who has been promoted from senior
vice-president of Star Entertainment to president of Star China with
immediate effect. Smith, who joined News Corp China in 1997, will stay
on until November.
