HAMILTON, Bermuda ---- 13 Oct. 2006 ---Digicel, the fastest growing mobile telecommunications operator in Bermuda and the Caribbean has announced that Mr. David Hunter, a ten-year telecommunications expert has been appointed as Country Manager for Digicel Bermuda.  Mr. Hunter commenced his position today on Monday, October 9th.

 

As Country Manger for Bermuda, Mr. Hunter will leverage his vast experience as a leader of successful companies to support Digicel’s role in leading the development of mobile communications on the Island and in becoming the number one mobile provider of choice.


His past roles include Managing Director for Celtel International, one of the largest mobile operators in Africa.  In addition, he has also previously served as Managing Director of Celtel Sierre Leone and Telecel Zambia. Married with two children, Hunter, a Scottish national, is a qualified chartered secretary and fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators.

 

According to JD Buckley, Regional CEO with responsibility for Bermuda: “David’s proven leadership and experience in the telecommunications industry position him to successfully lead Digicel to become the number one mobile telecommunications company in Bermuda.

 

“Communications technology is at the heart of every nation and in this ever evolving digital world, Digicel is committed to continually embracing emergent and innovative technology, ensuring that everyone in the community benefits from increasing access to information and cutting edge technologies. We are confident that as our business in the Bermuda grows, David will ensure that our customers continue to be our number one priority,” he concluded.

 

“The people of Bermuda deserve the highest level of service,” stated Mr. Hunter, and it is only through excellent customer service and innovative product/service offerings that we will accomplish our goal of bringing Digicel to be the number one mobile operator on the Island.”

 

“Digicel truly is a dynamic organization,’ he continued, ‘which is really what attracted me to joining the Bermuda Team.  I am very much looking forward to my new role.”

 

Following its acquisition of Cingular Wireless’ Caribbean and Bermuda operations, Digicel launched in Bermuda in December 2005 with a new range of services underpinned by a reliable and world-class network, innovation and responsive customer care.

 

With a strong Bermudian employee base, Digicel truly established itself as a Bermudian company by developing strong relationships with its customers built on trust, and through active participation in the community including numerous key sponsorships such as the Bermuda Football Association, the Bermuda Cricket Board and the Bermuda Music Festival.