
TORONTO – After announcing its third quarter results on Wednesday morning, Rogers also said that CFO Bill Linton will retire next year. He will be replaced by Anthony Staffieri.
Before joining Rogers, Linton (pictured) was president and CEO of Call-Net Enterprises, later Sprint Canada, which was acquired by Rogers Communications in July 2005. His experience in the communications and technology sector also includes CFO of Rogers Cantel and chairman and CEO of Prior Data Services.

Linton will transition responsibility for the finance function to Staffieri in the second quarter of 2012, though will remain with Rogers as a member of the executive leadership team until the end of the year to “focus on bringing key company initiatives to completion”, according to Rogers’ announcement.
"Bill has made a number of significant contributions to Rogers over the years," said president and CEO Nadir Mohamed, in the announcement. "Under Bill's leadership we've significantly strengthened our balance sheet, delivered strong shareholder value and implemented best practices in financial reporting and controls. He has assembled a best in class finance team and I'd like to thank him for his many contributions."
Staffieri was most recently SVP of finance at BCE Inc. where he led the finance function for the company's wireless and wireline businesses. He has also served as CFO of the Americas for Celestica Inc. and prior to that, was a senior partner at Pricewaterhouse Coopers.
"Tony brings extensive experience in all facets of finance, and a strong track record as a successful financial operator," Mohamed added. "He brings the right experience and the right leadership discipline at the right time in our company's history. He will be a key asset to our executive leadership team as we deliver on our business strategy in a complex and evolving operating environment."