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Telus Names Victor Dodig CEO-Designate as Darren Entwistle Sets 2026 Exit

The announcement accompanies results showing subscriber growth with softer revenue and profit.

Overview

  • Entwistle will retire on June 30, 2026 after 26 years and will step down from the board the same day.
  • Dodig, a former CIBC chief and Telus director since 2022, becomes CEO on July 1, 2026 and assumes CEO‑designate duties immediately, joining the leadership team on May 1, 2026.
  • Entwistle will receive the title of CEO emeritus and will advise Dodig through April 30, 2027 to support the handover.
  • Q4 2025 results showed 377,000 net customer additions and more than 1.08 million combined connections for the year, with quarterly revenue about $5.3 billion (down roughly 2%) and profit down 9% to $290 million.
  • Coverage highlights investor and governance scrutiny of succession planning, strategy and debt as Telus shares lag and newer bets such as Telus Health face questions.