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Former deputy prime minister appointed to chair Telus board

VANCOUVER – Former deputy prime minister John Manley has been appointed chair of the Telus board of directors. The long-time board member is succeeding Dick Auchinleck, who is retiring after 20 years, according to a press release today. “John’s appointment as our new Board Chair is a testament to our robust succession planning process,” Darren Entwistle, president and CEO of TELUS, said in the release. “Over the course of his tenure on our Board, John has demonstrated exceptional professionalism, thought leadership and integrity, playing a key role in TELUS’ industry-leading growth strategy. We look forward to his continued contribution with...