Ong, who will report to Star CEO Paul Aiello, will join the company in June.
Prior to joining Star, Ong was a key player in the 2001 launch of NGC, which has become one of the fastest growing US cable TV networks.
Star names Ong to replace Askew
HONG KONG - Former National Geographic Channel president Laureen Ong has been named chief operating officer, Star, replacing Steve Askew (pictured) who has stepped down for personal reasons.