Guy Laurence stepping down as president and CEO of Rogers

By NEWS STAFF

Posted Oct 17, 2016 07:24:00 AM.

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Guy Laurence is stepping down as president and CEO of Rogers, effective immediately.

Chairman Alan Horn will serve as interim president and CEO, until Joe Natale joins the company. Natale is a former Telus chief executive.

“We have appreciated Guy’s leadership over the last three years,” Edward Rogers, deputy chairman of Rogers Communications Inc., said in a statement Monday.

“He has moved the company forward re-establishing growth, introducing innovative programs like Roam Like Home, while getting the company ready for its next phase of growth. On behalf of the Rogers family and the Board, I’d like to thank Guy for his competitive spirit and many contributions.”

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