TORONTO — Rogers Communications announced late this afternoon Tony Staffieri (above) has been appointed as the company’s president and CEO, effective immediately.
Staffieri’s appointment follows a months-long period of turmoil at the company last fall during which board chair Edward Rogers sought to remove previous CEO Joe Natale, who eventually left the company in mid-November. At the time, Staffieri was appointed interim president and CEO.
Previously, Staffieri was Rogers’s chief financial officer until his abrupt departure at the end of September, before the power struggle at the company became public knowledge.
A press release today from Rogers says the appointment of Staffieri as CEO “follows a search by the Rogers Board of Directors that commenced on November 16, 2021 when Mr. Staffieri was appointed interim CEO.”
Staffieri has also been appointed to the company’s board of directors.
“The appointment of Tony as President and CEO puts Rogers in a strong position as we prepare for the closing and integration of the Shaw transaction in the first half of 2022,” said Edward Rogers, in the press release.
“This is a pivotal point in the company’s history and the Board has full confidence in Tony’s ability to lead Rogers as we move forward.”
“It is a tremendous honour to be appointed President and CEO and I am very excited for the opportunities that lie ahead for Rogers with our exceptional set of assets and strong team,” Staffieri said.
“I remain focused on driving shareholder value with improved execution and completing the Shaw transaction to create one strong organization focused on delivering exceptional customer service and the best networks in Canada.”
The news of Staffieri’s appointment as president and CEO comes a few days after the Globe and Mail reported Rogers Wireless president Dave Fuller is leaving the company.
Photo supplied by Rogers.
