Former Caribbean Airlines chief executive Garvin Medera has returned to Digicel, taking up the role of CEO in the Atlantic Region. The move marks a homecoming for Medera, who previously helped drive the development of Digicel’s telecom and fiber networks across the Caribbean.
Medera, regarded as a respected regional leader, also made notable contributions during his time with the Digicel Foundation. In that role, he supported community projects focused on education, inclusion and opportunity, reinforcing what the company described as a belief that people should be connected “not only by technology, but through service.”
Digicel said Medera’s return is part of its push to strengthen its leadership team as it focuses on service, reliability and building deeper relationships with customers.
“Garvin’s return is both a professional reunion as well as a powerful sign of our future. He is a man who understands the core of our mission, which is to connect communities through service, reliability, and trust. As Digicel continues to evolve, his blend regional insight and global management will help us accelerate the next chapter with clarity, ambition and ambition”, said Marcelo Cataldo.
“At Digicel our transformation is driven primarily by leaders who combine regional expertise with world-class performance. Garvin embodies this balance. Garvin began his career with Digicel and now returns with a wealth experience to strengthen teams, enhance performance, and build up the next generation of leaders across the Atlantic region”, added Terry Arnold.
Arnold noted that Medera’s success steering a complex transformation in the airline industry, along with his earlier Digicel experience — during which the company expanded modern wireless and fiber networks across 25 markets in Central and South America and the Caribbean and now serves nine million customers — positions him well to support Digicel’s ongoing mission. That transformation included operational profitability, digital modernisation and a renewed focus on customers.
The company added: “His leadership balanced his performance with purpose – a philosophy which aligns seamlessly with Digicel’s ambition to elevate the customer experience in every market we serve.”
Medera resigned abruptly from Caribbean Airlines a few weeks ago after nearly eight years as CEO. He said he is ready for what comes next.
“Returning back to Digicel feels both meaningful, and motivating. It was here that I learned the importance of connecting people not only through technology but also through service. I look forward to working alongside this exceptional team to help shape the next era in connectivity for our communities and customers,” he said.
