Palm, Inc. announced it has named Gareth C.C. Chang to a newly created seat on the Palm board of directors. Until last year, Chang served as chairman and chief executive officer of STAR TV and served on the board of News Corporation. Before joining STAR TV, Chang served as president of DirecTV International and president of Hughes International, responsible for operations in Europe, Canada, Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East. Previously, Chang served in a 20-year career at McDonnell Douglas Corporation, finishing as a corporate vice president and president of McDonnell Douglas Pacific and Asia.