Digicel Group Appoints Marcelo Cataldo as New Group Chief Executive

Digicel Group, a leading telecommunications provider, has unveiled Marcelo Cataldo as its incoming Group Chief Executive, effective May 1, 2024.
With a rich background spanning Latin America, the United States, and Europe, Cataldo brings a wealth of international experience to his new role, as highlighted in the company’s official statement. Prior to joining Digicel, he served as Chief Executive Officer and President at Tigo Colombia since August 2016.

Under Cataldo’s leadership, Tigo Colombia witnessed remarkable growth, delivering communication services to a vast customer base of 16 million. Notably, the company experienced a significant upsurge in its postpaid subscriber base by 21 percent and recorded a remarkable 35 percent increase in corporate digital services last year.

Cataldo’s academic credentials complement his professional achievements. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Universidad Catolica “Nuestra Señora de la Asunción” in Paraguay, along with an MBA from Madrid Polytechnic University in Spain.
Stepping into his new role, Cataldo succeeds Maarten Boute, who served as interim Group CEO following the completion of the restructuring in January. Boute will return to his previous position as Group COO. Cataldo will be stationed in Kingston, Jamaica, from where he will spearhead Digicel’s strategic initiatives. Reflecting on his appointment, Cataldo expressed his pride in leading a dynamic organization that has played a pivotal role in transforming the communications landscape across
the Caribbean and Central America. He commended Digicel’s commitment to customer-centric innovation, emphasizing his eagerness to contribute to its continued success.

Rajeev Suri, Chairman of Digicel Group, extended a warm welcome to Cataldo, lauding his energy, industry expertise, and global business acumen. Suri expressed confidence in Cataldo’s ability to drive Digicel towards its next phase of growth. Additionally, he thanked Maarten Boute for his exemplary leadership during the interim period, highlighting Boute’s contributions as pivotal to Digicel’s ongoing success.
With Cataldo at the helm and Boute’s continued leadership as Group COO, Digicel is poised for a formidable future, marked by innovation, growth, and sustained excellence.