A telecommunications veteran with more than 30 years of industry experience has joined Bermudian-based Paradise Mobile as an adviser.

Neville Ray spent 12 years working in the Bellevue, Washington, office of telecoms giant T-Mobile, including nine years as chief technology officer and more than three years as president of technology.

Last October, he wrapped up a seven-month stint as president and strategic network adviser to the company’s chief executive officer, Mike Sievert.

Paradise Mobile said Mr Ray would be “lending his industry-leading expertise” and “bringing his vast experience” to the role.

Referring to T-Mobile, it added that Mr Ray “spurred the telecom behemoth towards significant growth and innovation”.

The company added: “Neville will guide us through the telecom wilderness, helping us steer clear of pitfalls and leading us on a path of unprecedented growth and customer satisfaction.”

Zlatko Zahirovic, chief technology officer of Paradise Mobile, said: "Neville is known for his agile mindset and forward-thinking approach, qualities that we value highly here at Paradise Mobile.

“With his guidance, we are excited to elevate our services and provide our users with a simpler, more human mobile experience.”

Mr Ray said: "I'm thrilled to join Paradise Mobile as an adviser at such a pivotal point in their journey.

“The company's dedication to creating a simple, seamless, and human-centred mobile experience aligns perfectly with my vision for the future of telecommunications.

“I look forward to working alongside the talented team at Paradise Mobile to drive growth, navigate the complexities of the industry and set a new standard for innovation in telecom."

The company added: “Mr Ray's incredible track record of success within the mobile industry is well-documented, making him a valuable addition to the Paradise Mobile team.

“Stay tuned for exciting new developments and initiatives under his guidance.”