Nikima Royer Jno Baptiste is CEO of Digicel Dominica, the country's leading communications provider. Prior to joining Digicel in May 2014, Nikima was Head of Marketing at Dominica’s Destination Tourism Board and currently serves as Deputy Chairman, Discover Dominica Authority and Board Director, Dominica Association of Industry & Commerce. Nikima was appointed by President Bill Clinton as an Action Network Champion of the Clinton Global Initiative Action Network in August 2018. Nikima’s passion for her country was widely acknowledged in the aftermaths of Tropical Storm Erika and Hurricane Maria, which inflicted devastating damage to the precious Nature Island and significant loss of lives. Hurricane Maria's damage was estimated at US$1.37 billion, 226% of Dominica’s GDP. Nikima led a large team of national and international resources to respond immediately following both natural disasters. In January 2019, Nikima signed a landmark contract with the Government of Dominica, whereby Digicel will construct a highly resilient fibre optic network connecting all 272 government sites and introduce a range of cutting edge digital ICT services in education, health and security. Nikima is committed to serving both company and country as they work together in realising the goal of Dominica becoming the first climate resilient country in the world.