Victor Dodig officially assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of TELUS Corporation on July 1, 2026, following a planned leadership transition. He had joined TELUS as CEO Designate on May 1, 2026, after serving on the company's Board of Directors since May 2022. Dodig succeeds Darren Entwistle, who retired after 26 years at the helm. The succession plan was first announced on February 12, 2026.
Dodig's Background and Vision
Dodig brings more than three decades of executive leadership to TELUS, including 11 years as President and CEO of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), where he led a major strategic and financial transformation. “I am honoured to take on this role and look forward to an exciting next chapter in TELUS’ growth,” Dodig said. “TELUS has a strong foundation across its networks, its people and the communities it serves. I want to thank Darren for his extraordinary leadership over 26 years in building that foundation and for his invaluable partnership through this management transition.”
He added that he plans to engage with team members, customers, and the investment community to drive growth and deliver stakeholder value. A full biography of Dodig is available on TELUS's website.
Entwistle's Legacy and Ongoing Role
Darren Entwistle stepped down from the TELUS Board of Directors upon retirement and has been granted the title of CEO Emeritus. He will remain available as an advisor to Dodig through April 30, 2027. Entwistle led TELUS for 26 years, overseeing its evolution into a global communications technology company.
About TELUS
TELUS is a communications technology company operating in over 45 countries, generating more than $20 billion in annual revenue and serving over 17 million customer connections. Its subsidiaries include TELUS Health, which enhances approximately 170 million lives across 200 countries through preventive medicine and well-being technologies; TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods, which uses digital technologies to optimize producer-consumer connections; and TELUS Digital, which specializes in customer experience and digital transformation. Since 2000, TELUS, its team members, and retirees have contributed $1.85 billion in cash, in-kind contributions, time, and programs, including 2.5 million days of service, earning recognition as the world's most giving company. In 2023, TELUS launched the TELUS Student Bursary, distributing over $6 million to 2,000 students to date.
