Manx Telecom hires ex Virgin executive as new commercial head

(Sharecast News) - Communications provider Manx Telecom has appointed former Virgin Mobile executive Ed Jennings as its new chief commercial officer.Jennings, who had previously headed up Virgin Mobile's operations in Qatar, has spent more than two decades working in telecommunications, digital and media environments and has held senior roles with a number of blue-chip companies around the world.Ed will oversee commercial strategy of the Isle of Man-focussed outfit's core telecoms business and focus on leading the company's brand, marketing, product and sales teams to "create a more holistic, integrated and customer-centred approach".Chief executive Gary Lamb, said: "I'm delighted that we have recruited someone with Ed's outstanding record of achieving business transformation and delivering both world-class customer experience and revenue growth.""He brings a vast amount of experience and expertise and is widely respected within the telecoms industry."As of 0825 GMT, Manx shares had picked up 1.31% to 155p.