Natale Grabs The Rogers Reins

Canadian media conglomerate Rogers Communications, the parent company of Rogers Radio, has named Joe Natale as President and Chief Executive Officer. Natale is a well-regarded executive in the Canadian telecommunications industry who most recently served as President & CEO of Telus. He will officially join Rogers next Wednesday, April 19 after a confidential agreement was reached with Telus Corporation to secure his early arrival. Natale will also be appointed to the Rogers board at its Annual General Meeting next week.

“We are very pleased to have Joe join Rogers,” said Alan Horn, Chairman of the Board of Rogers, who has served as Interim President & CEO since Guy Laurence stepped down last October. “Joe is a highly respected and proven executive with deep experience delivering strong financial results in a competitive and complex industry.” A clearly excited Natale commented, “I’m really excited to join the Rogers team. The history of the company, the incredible mix of assets, and the growth potential are second to none. I look forward to working with Alan and the team to build on Ted’s legacy and the incredible progress the company has made.”

Edward Rogers, Deputy Chairman, Rogers Communications remarked, “On behalf of the board and all of our employees I’d like to welcome Joe to Rogers. We are thrilled to have a person of his caliber and experience lead Rogers. I also want to thank Alan for his leadership of the Company since October.” He added, “Alan, the leadership team and Joe will work together to ensure a seamless transition. When Joe arrives he will build on the momentum that’s been established bringing an even greater focus on the customer.”