MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS operator Digicel is now an employer of more than 2,000 staff throughout its 20 markets of operation.
In the past year, Digicel has expanded from seven to 20 markets and doubled the number of its employees.
"The Digicel family has grown significantly in the past year," said Colm Delves, CEO of Digicel. "As we continue to deliver on our vision of a seamless pan-Caribbean network, Digicel will demonstrate unrivalled growth through the entrance into new markets in conjunction with sustained growth in our existing markets. As a result, our number of employees will grow in tandem."
SIGNIFICANT REGIONAL EMPLOYER
With a significant amount of growth over the past five years, Digicel has become a significant employer in the region. Currently, over 90 per cent of Digicel's staff is from the Caribbean.
Digicel reached this latest milestone through a combination of internal growth and acquisition. Almost one year ago, Digicel announced the acquisition of Cingular Wireless assets in the Caribbean and Bermuda, which quickly accelerated the expansion of its operations to several new markets.
In April, Digicel closed its US$196 million acquisition of Bouygues Telecom Caribe, establishing operations in Martinique, Guadeloupe and French Guiana, and in the same month launched operations in Trinidad & Tobago. Last month, Digicel commenced operations in Haiti, a market of over eight million people.
