In a significant leadership transition, Guyana’s telecommunications sector witnesses the appointment of Abraham Smith as the new Chief Executive Officer of One Communications. The announcement, made on January 7, 2026, positions Smith to steer both residential operations and the corporate division Brava through a period of accelerated national development.
Smith brings substantial regional expertise to the role, boasting over twenty years of executive experience across Caribbean and Latin American markets. His most recent position was as Strategic Advisor at ATN International, the parent company of One Communications, following his tenure as CEO of Digicel Trinidad and Tobago which concluded in July 2025.
The appointment follows the departure of Richard Stanton, who held the CEO position for less than one year. Company Chairman Brad Martin emphasized the critical timing of this leadership change, noting Guyana’s ongoing dynamic economic expansion requires robust telecommunications infrastructure.
“Abraham recognizes the profound responsibility that comes with leading telecommunications during a nation’s transformative growth period,” Martin stated. “His proven leadership, cultural understanding, and commitment to balancing commercial objectives with community value make him ideally suited to reinforce One Communications’ role as a developmental partner to Guyana.”
Smith’s mandate focuses on three primary objectives: enhancing customer experience for both commercial and residential clients, strengthening network resilience, and expanding enterprise partnerships throughout the region.