Digicel Samoa New CEO Values Building Partnerships with Business Community
Digicel Samoa hosted SCCI’s March Members meeting on Monday 3rd March 2025, at the Lava Hotel. This meeting was the formal introduction of Digicel’s new Chief Executive Officer Karl Vizvary and promotion of their products MyCash and Internet and Digital solutions.
The policy agenda item included a presentation from the Samoa Airport Authority (SAA). SAA Finance Manager Fiu Manutoaiga, presenting the proposed increases to the departure tax, aviation security charge, VIP Fale fee and vehicle parking fees. The SAA Chief Executive Officer Tumanuvao Evile Falefatu and his management were in attendance.
One of the meeting’s main events was the special introduction of Digicel Samoa’s CEO Karl Vizvary. Mr. Vizvary was excited to come on board and continue to build on the strong partnerships Digicel has formed with the private sector. He reiterated Digicel Samoa’s commitment “… in providing innovative digital solutions that support businesses, communities and individuals in Samoa. As we move forward, our focus remains on delivering fast and reliable connectivity, expanding digital financial services and enhancing customer experiences”. He also shared his drive to explore ways to collaborate to drive innovation, productivity and growth with the private sector and that “… building strong relationships with the private sector is important to Digicel”.
Digicel Samoa staff, Faunaflora Leavasa, presented on MyCash, Digicel’s mobile financial service that makes digital transactions easier and more accessible and Head of Home and Entertainment, Charlize Leo, shared Internet and Digital solutions for office and home usage. Digicel also presented their Maota Promotional Offer. This is an opportunity to upgrade to next-level home internet speed, with a $129 Maota Plan that includes 500G data and a free router. The Digicel Samoa team held a business card draw for Chamber members to be in to win vouchers, gift bags and a Maota Plan free router with 500G data.
The SCCI Members Meetings serve as a forum for its members and the business community, to be given an update on the work conducted by the SCCI Executive Council and Secretariat.
