Telus has appointed former EE chief executive Marc Allera and former KPMG International CEO Bill Thomas to its board of directors.
With both appointments taking effect on 1 January 2027, the Canadian telecoms company said the appointments would bring valuable experience as it continues to invest in its networks and focus on improving customer service and managing costs.
Allera spent almost a decade leading EE and BT Group’s Consumer Division, serving as CEO from 2016 to 2025. He also has over 30 years of experience in the telecoms industry and previously held senior roles at Three UK, including Chief Commercial Officer. He is currently chair of CVC’s Global Sport Group and Jagex, the company behind RuneScape.
Meanwhile, Thomas brings a background in finance, auditing and risk management. He was global chair and CEO of KPMG International, leading more than 265,000 employees across 143 countries and territories.
He joined KPMG in Vancouver in 1990 and went on to become CEO and senior partner of KPMG in Canada, a role he held from 2009 to 2016.
Telus Chair of the Board, John Manley, said: “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am delighted to welcome Marc and Bill to Telus.
“Marc and Bill have exactly the experience our Board needs as Telus invests in its networks and sharpens its focus on customers and disciplined capital allocation. Marc has led major consumer telecom businesses through large-scale transformation with fibre and 5G builds, and Bill has led one of the world’s largest professional services firms, with deep expertise in audit and risk. We’re delighted to welcome them both.”
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