Blue Stream Fiber Names Gavin Keirans as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Accelerated Growth and Market Expansion
Keirans will lead the company's continued expansion across Florida, Texas and beyond, continuing to focus on innovation, customer experience, and long-term value creation for communities, partners, and stakeholders.
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As CEO, Keirans will lead the company's continued expansion across Florida, Texas and beyond, continuing to focus on innovation, customer experience, and long-term value creation for communities, partners, and stakeholders.
'I'm honored and excited to continue working alongside our incredible team as CEO,' said Keirans. 'We've gained strong momentum, and built a culture rooted in service that uniquely positions Blue Stream Fiber to shape the future of connectivity.'
Keirans assumes the role after serving as Blue Stream Fiber's President and Chief Operating Officer, where he was instrumental in helping drive the company's rapid growth and innovation. Under his recent leadership, the company expanded its product portfolio—including the launch of Total Tech Care in partnership with Asurion, providing residents with seamless support for all their connected devices, among other product launches. He also spearheaded efforts to enhance operational efficiency, align cross-functional teams, increase average revenue per user, and deepen customer engagement, laying a strong foundation for the company's continued success.
The Blue Stream Fiber Board of Directors shared in a joint statement: 'Gavin brings a rare blend of strategic insight, operational discipline, and authentic leadership to Blue Stream Fiber. He has a proven track record of delivering strong results that has earned him the trust and respect of teams across the organization. We are confident that he is the right leader to guide the company into its next phase of growth.'
The appointment of Keirans underscores the Blue Stream Fiber Board of Directors' commitment to accelerating the company's next phase of growth. With a clear strategic vision and operational momentum, Keirans and the Board are aligned in driving rapid expansion and scaling Blue Stream Fiber's presence as a premier telecommunications provider across the Southeast and beyond.
About Blue Stream Fiber
Blue Stream Fiber is a leading telecommunications provider delivering cutting-edge fiber-optic internet, TV, and phone services with a customer-first approach. Focused on innovation and exceptional service, Blue Stream Fiber partners with communities across Florida and Houston to provide reliable, high-speed connectivity tailored to their needs.
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