TalkTalk hires former BBC digital developer Rahul Chakkara

Rahul Chakkara, the controller of TV platforms at the BBC who was involved in the development of the iPlayer and Project Canvas, has been hired by the broadband company TalkTalk. Chakkara, who was given an expanded role in March by BBC digital chief Erik Huggers covering online product development for children's, sport and music, left the corporation on Wednesday 30 June. At TalkTalk he takes the newly created title of director of online and will be responsible for online properties including talktalk.co.uk, the members forum and sales sites. "We are delighted to have Rahul on board to head up our online operations – he brings a wealth of experience and will play a key role in developing our online strategy and helping us better serve our growing customer base," said Max Alexander, senior director for TV at TalkTalk. • To contact the MediaGuardian news desk email [email protected] or phone 020 3353 3857. For all other inquiries please call the main Guardian switchboard on 020 3353 2000. • If you are writing a comment for publication, please mark clearly "for publication".