Digicel Group, Alex Matuschka von Greiffenclau

By: Tito Chapman

The Digicel Group is mourning today following the sudden passing of its Group CEO, Alex Matuschka Greiffenclau.

According to Reuters, Alex died suddenly yesterday while on holiday with his family in his native Germany.

Group Chairman Denis O’Brien said:

No words can adequately express our sadness at Alex’s passing or our gratitude for having worked with him. Digicel has lost a committed, hard-working and exceptional Chief Executive.

Matuschka joined Digicel earlier this year. He took over from former Digicel cgief executive, Colm Delves.

He is survived by his wife Julia and three children.