The managing director of Cable & Wireless Ireland, Mr Nick Koumarianos, has been appointed the company's regional director for Bermuda, the Caribbean and Latin America.

Cable & Wireless is the leading telecommunications operator in the Caribbean with businesses in 14 countries in the West Indies, as well as interests in Bermuda and in Central America.

Mr Koumarianos will continue in his role as managing director of Cable & Wireless until the end of the month and his replacement will be announced shortly after.

In addition to his post with Cable & Wireless, Mr Koumarianos is currently president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland and a senior member of the British Business Group in Ireland.