OREANDA-NEWS. June 24, 2015. The People's Operator (AIM: TPOP), the cause-based commercial mobile virtual network operator, is pleased to announce a new US-based cause partnership with Save the Children, along with the appointment of a Head of Customer Experience.

TPO is pleased to announce it has partnered with Save the Children to raise funds to help transform the lives of children around the world. TPO subscribers can direct 10% of their monthly mobile spend to the cause of their choice, at no extra cost to them, whether or not it is an existing TPO partner, such as Save the Children. The agreement with Save the Children comes ahead of TPO's launch in the North American market and represents one of a number of partnerships agreed with major cause organisations in the US.

Furthermore, ahead of the expected strong reception on launch in the US, TPO has recruited Claire Kavanagh to the newly created role of Head of Customer Experience. With a career spanning 15 years in telecommunications, Claire has a wide range of experience in Customer Experience Management. Most recently, she helped launch giffgaff, where she set-up their communications, community, customer care, advocacy and loyalty programmes. At TPO, Claire will be responsible for all elements of the customer experience including customer services.

Mark Epstein, CEO of The People's Operator, commented: "Save the Children is well recognised for the outstanding work that it does in improving children's lives. We are proud to partner with them ahead of our launch into the US and we look forward to working with them to deliver an outstanding service to their supporters whilst at the same time raising much needed funds for their work.

"In addition, we are delighted to welcome Claire to the Group. Customer experience is at the heart of everything we do and Claire is an industry leader in delivering first class support to customers. She will be a great asset to the team."

"We are very happy to be named a featured partner as The People's Operator launches its US operations," said Dana Langham, Chief Corporate Development Officer, Save the Children Federation. "Through this partnership, TPO will be helping to create lasting change in the lives of children in the U.S. and around the world."