New CEO for SEACOM

Simpson, an industry veteran with more than 25 years experience in the telecommunications industry has held a number of senior executive positions, most recently as president and CEO of Pacific Crossing, a company operating a trans-Pacific cable system between the United States and Japan.

Commenting on his appointment, Simpson said, "The SEACOM system has changed the African ICT landscape and I am pleased to be joining a market shaping company with a firm plan to evolve its core infrastructure and lead Africa into the next stage of ICT Growth.

"It is a great opportunity to come to a company with a great team that has accomplished so much already and set out a clear strategic plan going forward. I look forward to working cooperatively with Brian, who has meant so much to SEACOM."

In the new position, Simpson will be responsible for leading SEACOM into a new era of data-based projects and growth assisted by Herlihy. In addition he will bring to bear his operational know-how in developing and running a best-in-class quality of service international network and ensuring that SEACOM's customers are well served by its network, products and services.