Bahamas BTC CEO Sameer Bhatti Steps Down
BTC CEO Sameer Bhatti is leaving the Bahamas' main telecom company after four years. Board chair Inge Smidts takes interim charge while a successor is sought. The post Bahamas BTC CEO Sameer Bhatti Steps Down appeared first on The Rio Times .
Sameer Bhatti, CEO of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), has announced his resignation from the position. The company made the announcement on October 2nd, 2026. The board has appointed Inge Smidts, previously the board chair and CEO of Cable & Wireless Communications, to oversee the business until a new CEO is appointed.
Bhatti informed the board that he is leaving to explore other professional opportunities. The company praised him for his significant contributions during his tenure and stated that they committed to a smooth and orderly leadership transition. BTC has been actively searching for a new CEO and has promised further updates once a final appointment is made.
In the meantime, Smidts will focus on improving connectivity and customer service. The company is partly owned by the Bahamian government, with day-to-day control held by a private partner, Liberty Caribbean, which changed its name to Liberty Caribbean in 2025. The ultimate parent company is Liberty Latin America. Bhatti joined BTC in September 2022, succeeding Andre Foster, who had resigned in mid-2022.
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