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Kevin R. Gordon is Digicel’s new Virgin Islands boss

- The Jamaican national & first black to be appointed to the post in the Virgin Islands comes at a time when there are staff layoffs, budget cut backs & service issues
July 23rd, 2017 | Tags: Kevin R. Gordon CEO Digicel BVI promotion layoffs
Mr Kevin R. Gordon has been named Digicel BVI’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Photo: Facebook
Digicel (BVI) has slashed its advertising budget, leaving many of the events they used to sponsor in the VI out in the cold. Photo: VINO/File
Digicel (BVI) has slashed its advertising budget, leaving many of the events they used to sponsor in the VI out in the cold. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The telecommunications giant Digicel BVI announced late Friday July 21, 2017 that its Head of Business Operations, Mr Kevin R. Gordon has been named its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Virgin Islands (VI) branch.

It means that the Jamaican national will be the first black to hold the post since the company started its operations in the VI in November 2007, some 9 years ago. He will have full oversight of all its local operations.

In a press statement, the company said Mr Gordon "brings a wealth of experience to his new role having joined the team in 2015 as Head of Business Operations."

In his new role, the CEO promised to "listen to our customers and putting their feedback into action is very important to us."

Trouble ahead?

Mr Gordon will take over the company at a time when there have been local layoffs, with many employees given options with packages to leave the company. In addition, Digicel (BVI) has slashed its advertising budget, leaving many of the events they used to sponsor in the VI out in the cold.

The public, elected officials and the media continue to complain about all the telecommunications companies operating in the VI market for poor internet service, drop calls and high rates.

About Digicel Group

Digicel Group is a total communications and entertainment provider with operations in 31 markets throughout the Caribbean, Central America and Asia Pacific. Digicel also runs a host of community-based initiatives across its markets, including Digicel Foundations in Haiti, Jamaica, Papua New Guinea and Trinidad and Tobago which focus on educational, cultural and social development programmes.

11 Responses to “Kevin R. Gordon is Digicel’s new Virgin Islands boss”

  • Digicel Lover. (23/07/2017, 18:01) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Seems like a smooth talker, most smooth talkers I know is limited to just that " Smooth Talking" Congrats, wish you well. Make a difference.. We will be watching.
  • wize up (23/07/2017, 18:13) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    try to improve the current service; less drop calls maybe
  • x staff (23/07/2017, 18:13) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    good luck brother
  • Windy (23/07/2017, 18:40) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    6 to 9 months on the job then they will recycle he
  • x staff (23/07/2017, 18:57) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    "We Miss Cassidy."
    Isn't that the truth!!
  • peace (23/07/2017, 22:33) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congrats and good luck Kevin.
  • house nigger (24/07/2017, 07:21) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Hope he stands up for what is right!
  • trrefdrfds (24/07/2017, 11:04) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Poor service, high cost, drop calls and slow internet
  • Baldy (28/07/2017, 17:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Bring back some of the old staff to improve the customer service the ones now don't know their ass from their elbow


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