CALGARY – Shaw Communications has tweaked its senior management structure in a move it claims will “better enable its strategic decision making ability and to improve the efficiency and enhance the customer-centric alignment of its operational management”.
The company said Monday that following changes are effective immediately:
– Peter Bissonnette, president, has agreed to postpone his previously announced retirement until December 2015. In addition to his current duties, he will also assume responsibility for Shaw's regulatory and government affairs activities and strategic priorities, as well as providing support and leadership for Shaw's social responsibility activities. This is an important move for the company given the upcoming CRTC TV Policy Review in 2014 and that it had just parted ways with former SVP corporate and regulatory affairs Jean Brazeau.
– Jay Mehr, executive vice president and chief operating officer, assumes a newly created role following more than 17 years of direct operating experience at Shaw in a number of regional and central roles. He is accountable for Shaw's operating and customer facing elements – including cable, satellite, business operations – and retains responsibility for IT, engineering, supply chain and customer experience;
– Steve Wilson, executive vice president corporate development and chief financial officer, has expanded current responsibilities to include financial, legal, corporate development and ventures activities as well as strategic planning for Shaw;
– Paul Robertson, executive vice president and president of Shaw Media, is responsible for Shaw's broadcasting, media and TV Everywhere activities;
– Jim Little, chief marketing officer, is responsible for all Shaw's marketing, brand experience, community TV, corporate and employee communications activities;
– Mark Porter, senior vice president of human resources, is responsible for all activities related to employees and human resources, including employee relations and engagement, training and development, total rewards, recruitment and talent management.
The announcement continues that the executive team will report directly to CEO Brad Shaw, "providing advice on all facets of Shaw's operations and strategic direction".
"Our business is entering an exciting period of change and having an optimal leadership structure will enable us to meet our current and future business challenges," said CEO Shaw, in the announcement. "I am very proud of the depth and expertise of our leadership team and am excited to work closely with a group of senior executives to lead our company's key strategic planning process, and ensure all activities across Shaw are aligned with providing exceptional experiences to our customers and viewers."
