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Kevin 'OJ' Smith gets senior appointment with Digicel

-Mr Smith completes his contract with Government on December 5, 2013
Mr Kevin C. Smith aka 'OJ' will be taking up his appointment as Commercial and Operations Director with Digicel in December 2013. Photo: Facebook
Chief Executive Officer of Digicel BVI Mr Declan Cassidy, when contacted, said the company has every confidence that the choice of hiring Mr Kevin Smith will go well as he has a very impressive track record. Photo: File
Chief Executive Officer of Digicel BVI Mr Declan Cassidy, when contacted, said the company has every confidence that the choice of hiring Mr Kevin Smith will go well as he has a very impressive track record. Photo: File
Mr Smith will be responsible for the development and implementation of Digicel BVI’s commercial strategy. Photo: VINO/File
Mr Smith will be responsible for the development and implementation of Digicel BVI’s commercial strategy. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands News Online can confirm that Virgin Islander Kevin C. Smith aka 'OJ' will soon be appointed the new Commercial and Operations Director of Digicel BVI. Mr Smith will be replacing Ms Su Thomas who recently left the company after her contract came to an end.

According to Digicel, Mr Smith will be responsible for the development and implementation of Digicel BVI’s commercial strategy.

It was also confirmed that he will be taking up the role from December 9, 2013.

Chief Executive Officer of Digicel BVI Mr Declan Cassidy, when contacted, said the company has every confidence that the choice of hiring Mr Smith will go well as he has a very impressive track record. “Over the past twelve months, Digicel has gone against the trend and hired many new workers to its dynamic team, and it is pleased to add Kevin Smith to its growing roster,“ said the CEO.

He also said Mr Smith brings with him a wealth of experience in managing large customer-facing operations. Currently Director of Trade and Consumer affairs, Mr Smith developed a number of key strategic policies to assist business start-ups in the territory.

“Prior to his current role in Government, he served as Postmaster General at BVI Post. During this time, he sped up mail delivery and widened the range of services available, taking the postal service to the next level.” said Cassidy.

Mr Kevin 'OJ' Smith also contested the 2011 General Elections in the 3rd District but was defeated by Hon. Julian Fraser RA.

39 Responses to “Kevin 'OJ' Smith gets senior appointment with Digicel”

  • T (04/11/2013, 17:25) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wow!!!
  • great (04/11/2013, 17:29) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    I guess these people are now realizing that employment within government is not all that, everybody fighting for the same positions. The pay that most of them with big positions get is apalling. There are much more meaningful positions within the private sector. Congrats and all the best!
  • MnM (04/11/2013, 17:36) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wow!
    • facts man (05/11/2013, 11:46) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      interesting that you have chosen to work for Digicel, considering you ran with the NDP and CCT is NDP
  • NDP /VIP (04/11/2013, 17:45) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congrats OJ God is on your side get u from assoating your self with those criminals..........yes criminal the Government
  • 3rd man (04/11/2013, 19:09) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    Congrats in order. So wait, that mean Fraser running unopposed? Man NDP really crumbling, lord send help!
  • on looker. (04/11/2013, 19:16) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    I love the way OJ does things. This is a great plus for Digicel, and a huge lost for the government. God speed OJ.
    • Ha! (04/11/2013, 19:39) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      Well Government don't value good people so go figure. Private enterprise will continue to scoop up the good people. Sad.
    • . (05/11/2013, 09:41) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      Huge "loss" not huge lost. I don't know why people always use the wrong word.
  • ooooo (04/11/2013, 19:35) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    i know the good old boys club ndp dont like this but it was a smart move on his behalf because he cant beat fraser at all
  • ccc (04/11/2013, 19:41) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    dem say fraser got him tis work
  • Former Coworker (04/11/2013, 19:52) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congrats OJ! I know you will perform good in whatever it is you put your mind to. Welcome back to the private sector as the public sector does not seem to appreciate your true worth and you avoid the victimization. Next time you go public sector again it will be as a representative of the people.
  • Citizen (04/11/2013, 20:31) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    one district rejection is a next man treasure apparently
  • Full Moon (04/11/2013, 20:45) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    Fraser always take care of his people, he give Otool a job, now he give OJ this one. I guess CCT gone now
  • hog city (04/11/2013, 22:59) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    I LIKE HOW OJ CAME OUT FROM AMONG THAT DUTTY GROUP..SCHOOL CHILDREN SAY ACTION MAN WAS VEX BECAUSE OJ GONE WUK FO DE COMPETITION.
  • ting teh talk (04/11/2013, 23:09) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    OJ jumped off the sinking ship so who coming now, beverly?
  • Real (04/11/2013, 23:09) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is a good move atlease it had to be done in order to run again, if he loses again that means he still gonna have a job to go back to. Make no sense to stick around and resign from gov and the ndp end up losing smart move Oj
  • SCB GIRL (04/11/2013, 23:59) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congrats OJ - Help Digicil now, but come 2015 election - WE NEED YOU HOME!!!
    • @ SCB GIRL (05/11/2013, 09:09) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      home where the man lives west end plus he better not come back as more licks from the liberator
  • wise up (05/11/2013, 00:11) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    great JOB Fraser !!!!!!
  • tellme (05/11/2013, 04:42) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Kevin has great work ethic. Congrats on your new undertaking!! I hope the vacancy at Trade will be filled by another local. Let's wait and see if the NDP will put another nail in their own coffin.
  • News!! (05/11/2013, 07:45) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    I see the celebration start but 2015 will be hotter than ever. More to come soon! Congrats OJ, you will shine no matter where you are in life, that's a fact!
  • Account Manager (05/11/2013, 08:31) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congrats Kevin! I admire and respect your professionalism from our Citco days up until now. Digicel has landed a great asset who will deliver. All the best and continue to hold your head up.
  • All the best (05/11/2013, 08:39) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    School children had already said this anyway so it was just a matter of it coming out in the news. You cannot keep a smart man down no matter how much you try. We have a lot more in the territory but we just have to give them a chance to prove themselves. School children them say we need to watch the one in the 7th and 8th. Them say that they starting their own party. School children never lies. Watch it NDP. You stand to loose two good men when this comes to light.
  • mvw (05/11/2013, 09:11) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Oh gosh you mean I have no hope of beating Fraser…that means I will never be a minister again after 2015
  • HALI (05/11/2013, 09:53) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    BLOGGERS, PLEASE DON'T LET THE WORLD KNOW THAT MOST OF US JUST NEED A DONKEY TAIL, REMEMBER THAT THE WORLD IS WATCHING US, INCLUDING THE TOURIST. HOWEVER, BE CAREFUL WITH WHAT YOU SAY.
  • Congrats! (05/11/2013, 10:20) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    I'll put politics to the side. I think this is a great opportunity for him. Locals usually don't get good positions in international companies! Thumbs up!
  • work (05/11/2013, 10:53) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    CSC better start looking too
  • get out fast (05/11/2013, 11:47) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    I agree, that is a good move oj get far away from the NDP and their fail politricks.
  • r and v (05/11/2013, 15:59) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    HOW COME CCT DID NOT HIRE HE?????
  • oh (05/11/2013, 16:12) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Even if CCT hire a non-spect like me I wouldn't take on the job because they are a sinking ship so what's your point.


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