Ricardo Rodrigo joins EllaLink as programme Manager

EllaLink, a leading submarine cable operator, is announcing the appointment of Ricardo Rodrigo as Programme Manager.

Bringing over two decades of experience in the subsea cable industry and a proven track record in business development, marketing and sales, Ricardo Rodrigo is expected to reinforce EllaLink’s management team as we execute on the next round of expansion.

Among the strategic projects under his supervision, Ricardo will oversee key projects totalling 170 million Euros in contract value for new infrastructure to deploy in the next 2 to 3 years, namely:

• the construction of the EllaLink 2,100km extension to French Guiana,
• the construction of new landing sites in Sines, aiming to accommodate a total of 12 subsea cables, and
• the construction of the Mauritanian branch to Nouadhibou.

Before joining EllaLink, Ricardo served as Development Director at Islalink, overseeing the development of submarine cables on underserved routes. He was also involved in the early-stage development of EllaLink.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ricardo to the EllaLink family,” commented Diego Matas, COO at EllaLink. “His excellent reputation, deep understanding of the telecommunications industry, his proven ability to deliver results, and his large industry network make him a great addition to our team. We are confident he will contribute significantly to our ongoing efforts to expand and reinforce EllaLink’s value for our customers and shareholders.”