See full statement from the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT) company:
Damian Blackburn, a veteran in the telecommunications sector, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT). Blackburn has over two decades of experience leading major mobile, internet and TV operations and technology start-ups in the competitive Caribbean, the Americas and European markets.
โDamian is a highly experienced telecoms leader who has the vision to grow GTT and deliver on the changing needs of our customers and the country,โ said Brad Martin, Chairman of GTTโs Board of Directors. โHis impressive career has included running companies, building and managing mobile networks, leading growth initiatives, and more. One of the most consistent themes of his work is that heโs been a customer service champion at every level. With a track record of operating highly reliable networks and improving customer experience, Damian will accelerate GTTโs customer-focused missionโ
Blackburn most recently served as CEO of Aliv, a successful startup LTE network mobile operator in the Bahamas. Throughout his telecoms-focused career, he has also held CEO and key leadership positions at Digicel, Virgin Mobile, Vodafone/Orange, and BT Group- roles in which he leads successful strategic business and operational development activities across multiple jurisdictions.
โItโs an honour to lead a company that has long served the people of Guyana and is such an integral part of the countryโs economy and culture,โ said Blackburn. โMy goal is to listen to our customers and work with our incredible team to make sure that we deliver the countryโs vision of exceptional technology and service to meet current and future needs. The company has built a strong foundation – and with a sharpened focus on the needs of our customers, we will rise together with Guyana.โ
As Guyanaโs economy transitions and presents expanded opportunities for investment, growth and job creation, ATN decided to create a new initiative under the leadership of current GTT CEO Justin Nedd. As ATNโs new Vice President of Strategic Programs, Nedd will focus on cultivating additional ATN investments, including in Guyana.
