MANX Telecom has appointed a new director of marketing as part of its plans to expand business in the Island and globally.

David Smith has been appointed to the newly created position.

He was previously the regional vice president (Caribbean) in marketing communications for Cable and Wireless and also held senior marketing positions for telecoms operators in the UK, Channel Islands and Pakistan.

David said: "Joining Manx Telecom at this particular time in its development is one of the most exciting challenges anyone in telecoms could face.

"The company's reputation for innovation and service is an enviable one within the telecoms industry and I hope I can play my part to build on and enhance both the range of its operations, and its reputation across all the markets in which it operates, now and in the future."

The appointment  is the latest development in Manx Telecom's strategy to  strengthen its marketing, sales, and new business development teams as it gears up to expand business in the Island and globally.

Chris Hall, managing director of Manx Telecom, said: "I'm extremely pleased to welcome David to the Manx Telecom management team. As a successful international marketeer he comes to us with a solid record of achievement in both B2B and consumer telecoms markets in the UK, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. 

"It's a time of rapid change and growth for us and I've no doubt that he will make a significant contribution to our ambitious plans to develop the Manx Telecom brand both on and off-Island.

"There's never been a more exciting time to be in telecoms and Manx Telecom is determined to drive more innovation for its customers and to take advantage of the expansion of the global telecoms market something which will benefit both us and the Isle of Man."