Denis O’Brien

Denis O’Brien is an Irish businessman and the founder of Digicel, a telecommunications company that operates in several Caribbean and Pacific nations. O’Brien has been a significant figure in the telecommunications industry and has faced scrutiny over Digicel's compliance with foreign bribery laws, particularly following a voluntary disclosure to the US Department of Justice regarding potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Born on Apr 19, 1968 (57 years old)

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

0 wks

Reach

6,103

Power

16$

Sentiment

5.22

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
Ireland	1	3.00	0.07%	+0%	5,030,000	3,745	$5,100	4$
Jamaica	1	9.00	0.08%	+0%	2,961,167	2,358	$15,000	12$
Totals	2				7,991,167	6,103	$20,100	16$

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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Jamaica: Denis O’Brien, founder of the Digicel Group, was recognized for his unwavering support and generosity. 9

Olivia Grange Herbie Miller Vivian Crawford Leslie Harrow Michelle Creed Nelson Anne Marie Bonner Colm Delves

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: African to Jamaican: Music and Creolized Black Culture exhibition officially opened | News

Ireland: Under Denis O’Brien’s ownership, Newstalk was widely seen as a vanity project. 3

Claire Byrne Pat Kenny Kevin Bakhurst David Mccullagh Willie O Reilly George Hook Ivan Yates Miriam O Callaghan

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Even if RTÉ stretched to its limit, Claire Byrne likely stood to gain 60% more by moving to Newstalk – The Irish Times

Guyana: Denis O’Brien remains a director on the company’s board after being replaced as chairman. 6

Rajeev Suri

Stabroek News: Digicel raising funds to refinance debt

Ireland: Denis O’Brien was the majority owner of the Beacon Hospital, which Macquarie’s asset management arm agreed to buy. 7

Rishil Patel Nick Williams

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Macquarie agrees ‘strategic acquisition’ of renewable energy firm Erova – The Irish Times

Ireland: Denis O’Brien was involved in the sale of a company called Siteserv. 5

Pat Rabbitte Catherine Murphy Brian Cregan Michael Macgrath

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: A redress scheme for school abuse survivors could become a ‘barrister-fattening exercise’ – The Irish Times

Jamaica: Denis O’Brien remains a director on the company’s board after being replaced as chairman. 6

Rajeev Suri

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Digicel raising funds to refinance debt | Business

Ireland: Denis O’Brien is the owner of Communicorp, which acquired several radio stations from Emap, a deal that Cathal Friel was involved in. 7

Cathal Friel Pamela Iyers Joe Wiley Jim Maher Sean Melly Yamin Khan Gerry Barry Michael Nolan John Craven

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘It’s not money that motivates me. I get fun out of creating something’ – The Irish Times

Italy: Denis O’Brien is one of the well-known entrepreneurs in Ireland who fell victim to DJ Carey's deception. 5

Dj Carey

Corriere della Sera: Irlanda, l'ex sportivo che fingeva di avere il cancro per raccogliere soldi e usava il cavo dell’iPhone come sondino

Costa Rica: The case included the use of a cellphone charger and tape to simulate a medical probe, deceiving thousands of people, including businessman Denis O’Brien, one of the richest men in the country. 5

Dj Carey Diogo Jota

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Exestrella deportiva irlandesa fingió tener cáncer y usó un cargador del celular como sonda para estafar

Ireland: Denis O’Brien has attacked Ian Drennan, questioning his suitability for the CEA role. 2

Ian Drennan Leslie Buckley Peter Burke

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Enforcement authority’s costly INM probe leaves unanswered questions – The Irish Times