David Hunter, a ten-year telecommunications expert, has been appointed as country manager for Digicel Bermuda.

As country manager, Mr. Hunter will use his experience as a leader of successful companies to support Digicel?s role in leading the development of mobile communications on the Island.

J.D. Buckley, regional chief executive with responsibility for Bermuda said: ?David?s proven leadership and experience in the telecommunications industry positions him to successfully lead Digicel to become the number one mobile telecommunications company in Bermuda.?

His past roles include managing director for Celtel International, one of the largest mobile operators in Africa.

He also previously served as managing director of Celtel Sierre Leone and Telecel Zambia.

Mr. Hunter, a Scottish national, is a qualified chartered secretary and fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators.

?Communications technology is at the heart of every nation and in this ever evolving digital world, Digicel is committed to ensuring that everyone in the community benefits from increasing access to information and cutting edge technologies,? Mr. Buckley said.

?We are confident that as our business in Bermuda grows, David will ensure that our customers continue to be our number one priority.?

?The people of Bermuda deserve the highest level of service,? Mr. Hunter said. ?It is only through excellent customer service and innovative product/service offerings that we will accomplish our goal of making Digicel the number one mobile operator on the Island.?

?Digicel is a dynamic organisation which is really what attracted me to joining the Bermuda team.

?I am very much looking forward to my new role.?