Digicel Bermuda’s chief executive officer Robin Seale will be leaving his position to return to Ireland.

The telecommunications firm added that an announcement on his replacement would be made shortly.

Mr Seale, who was promoted from chief financial officer to CEO, spent nearly six years in Bermuda.

He oversaw the purchase and integration of BTC into Digicel as well as the ongoing $60 million investment in the island’s telecoms infrastructure which includes the recent launch of LTE and the current roll-out of the new fibre-to-the-home network.

Mr Seale said: “It’s been such an amazing experience living here, and is something I will always remember fondly.

“I am proud of the investments made during my time, not just from a technology point of view but also in terms of the people and the communities we serve.

“The reintroduction of the BTC apprenticeship programme was a particular highlight as I saw first-hand the enthusiasm and dedication they all brought to the company.”

Mr Seale also highlighted the sponsorship of youth cricket, charity and music events and young athletes including Ceci Wollmann, Erica Hawley, Micah Franklin, Rockal Evans and Tyler Smith as things he looked back on with pride.

“I want to pay special thanks to the senior management and staff in both companies for the fantastic support I’ve received during my tenure,” Mr Seale added.

“The successes couldn’t have been achieved without them. I am returning to Ireland to take up new challenges and without a doubt will be back to enjoy the island in a more relaxed fashion!”