Cable / Telecom News

Rogers re-org marries cable and wireless business


TORONTO - Rogers Communications is merging its cable and wireless businesses under a new business and corporate development group, the company announced late Wednesday. These changes will help Rogers "enhance the customer experience, improve time to market, further drive innovation and deliver sector leading growth" by reducing costs and improving the company's effectiveness, president and CEO Nadir Mohamed said on a media conference call.Edward Rogers had his role expanded under the new title of Deputy Chairman to include "major strategic initiatives" like mergers and acquisitions, and will also be EVP of the new Emerging Business and Corporate Development group.Check back soon for more on this announcement.