UPDATED: Vodafone's Laurence named new Rogers president and CEO

TORONTO – Current Vodafone UK CEO Guy Laurence will succeed Nadir Mohamed atop Rogers Communications, the company announced Thursday morning, after a months-long process which saw many candidates interviewed. Laurence, 51, brings 30 years of global experience in telecommunications, pay television and media to the role, including senior leadership positions at international media companies including MGM Studios, United Cinemas and Chrysalis Records. He will become Rogers president and CEO effective December 2nd. After joining Vodafone in 2000, Laurence (pictured) was named CEO of Vodafone Netherlands (2005) and became CEO of Vodafone UK in 2008. In 2012 he led the acquisition...