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Media
Rogers Reorganizes to Continue Driving Sector Leading Growth
Edward Rogers to Become Deputy Chairman of Rogers Communications
TORONTO - The Board of Directors of Rogers Communications
Inc. (RCI) has appointed Edward S. Rogers as Deputy Chairman. The appointment
coincides with the announcement of a more streamlined organization structure
for RCI focused on driving continued growth while creating a more consistent
and enhanced customer experience.
"Today's appointment allows Edward to play a greater role with the Board
in major strategic decisions and matters of board oversight," said Alan D.
Horn, Chairman of the Board, Rogers Communications Inc. "We're very pleased
Edward has taken on this expanded role at the Board and look forward to his
increased contribution."
The company also announced the further integration of its cable and
wireless businesses while creating a separate and focused emerging business
and corporate development group. These changes will help Rogers enhance the
customer experience, improve time to market, further drive innovation and
deliver sector leading growth by reducing costs and improving the company's
effectiveness.
"Our industry is in transition with products and networks converging,
product cycles maturing and customer expectations increasing. To remain the
industry leader, we need to work and operate differently," said Nadir
Mohamed, President and Chief Executive Officer, Rogers Communications Inc.
"These changes position us to continue to compete and win and reflect an
important, continued evolution of our business."
In addition to his Board accountabilities, Edward Rogers will oversee
major strategic initiatives including mergers and acquisitions as Executive
Vice President of the new Emerging Business and Corporate Development group.
By further integrating the wireless and cable divisions, Rogers will
create a Communications Services organization and a Network organization that
enable the company to more quickly and seamlessly address customers' changing
needs. The Communications organization will be led by Rob Bruce, President,
Communications. The network organization will be led by Bob Berner, Executive
Vice President Network and Chief Technology Officer.
"I look forward to my new role and providing oversight to the long-term
strategic development of the overall business and to leading senior level
industry relations," said Edward S. Rogers, Deputy Chairman, Rogers
Communications Inc. "On behalf of the Board and the Rogers family, I will be
working closely with Nadir and the leadership team to ensure our continued
momentum and sector leading growth."
The Rogers leadership team:
Nadir Mohamed, President & Chief Executive Officer
Rob Bruce, President, Communications
Tony Viner, President & Chief Executive Officer, Rogers Media
Bill Linton, EVP Finance & Chief Financial Officer
Bob Berner, EVP Network & Chief Technology Officer
Edward Rogers, Deputy Chairman and EVP Emerging Business & Corporate
Development
Jerry Brace, EVP IT & Chief Information Officer
Phil Lind, EVP Regulatory & Vice Chairman
David Miller, SVP Legal & General Counsel
Kevin Pennington, SVP Human Resources & Chief Human Resources Officer
Melinda Rogers, SVP Strategy & Development
Terrie Tweddle, Vice President, Corporate Communications
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