TELUS congratulates the Honourable John P. Manley, P.C., O.C. on Institute of Corporate Directors Fellowship Award
April 19 2021 - 6:00AM
TELUS proudly congratulates one of the longest-serving members of
its Board of Directors, the Honourable John P. Manley, P.C., O.C.,
for receiving a 2021 Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD)
Fellowship Award. The ICD Fellowship Award recognizes excellence by
corporate directors in Canada and honours individuals who have made
outstanding contributions to Canadian enterprises and
not-for-profit organizations through their governance leadership in
the boardroom.
“On behalf of the TELUS team and our Board of
Directors, I extend my enthusiastic congratulations to John on this
well-deserved recognition,” said Darren Entwistle, President and
CEO, TELUS. “As a member of our Board, John has demonstrated
exceptional professionalism, guidance and integrity, contributing
to TELUS’ success over the course of his tenure. This distinction
from the ICD is a reflection of John’s tremendous dedication to the
diverse organizations that have benefited markedly from his counsel
and leadership throughout his impressive career.”
Mr. Manley has been a member of TELUS’ Board of
Directors since 2012 and is currently the Chair of TELUS’ Corporate
Governance Committee. Under his leadership and guidance, TELUS is
leading the way in board diversity by adopting and surpassing its
board diversity targets for gender, visible minority and Indigenous
representation this year. TELUS is one of only a few Canadian
corporations to adopt diversity policies and targets beyond gender,
ensuring diverse representation at the highest level of its
leadership.
Mr. Manley is currently a Senior Business Advisor
with the law firm Bennett Jones LLP and was previously President
and Chief Executive Officer of the Business Council of Canada from
2010 to 2018. From 2004 to 2009, he served as counsel to McCarthy
Tétrault LLP, a national law firm. Prior to that, Mr. Manley had a
16-year career in politics, serving as Deputy Prime Minister of
Canada and Minister in the portfolios of Industry, Foreign Affairs
and Finance. John obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Carleton
University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Ottawa. He
is certified as a Chartered Director by McMaster University and
holds Honorary Doctorates from the University of Ottawa, Carleton
University, the University of Toronto, Western University, the
University of Windsor and York University. He is an Officer of the
Order of Canada.
About TELUSTELUS (TSX: T, NYSE:
TU) is a dynamic, world-leading communications technology company
with $16 billion in annual revenue and 16 million customer
connections spanning wireless, data, IP, voice, television,
entertainment, video, and security. We leverage our global-leading
technology and compassion to enable remarkable human outcomes. Our
longstanding commitment to putting our customers first fuels every
aspect of our business, making us a distinct leader in customer
service excellence and loyalty. In 2020, TELUS was recognized as
having the fastest wireless network in the world, reinforcing our
commitment to provide Canadians with access to superior technology
that connects us to the people, resources and information that make
our lives better. TELUS Health is Canada’s leader in digital health
technology, improving access to health and wellness services and
revolutionizing the flow of health information across the continuum
of care. TELUS Agriculture provides innovative digital solutions
throughout the agriculture value chain, supporting better food
outcomes from improved agri-business data insights and processes.
TELUS International (TSX and NYSE: TIXT) is a leading digital
customer experience innovator that delivers next-generation AI and
content management solutions for global brands across the
technology and games, ecommerce and FinTech, communications and
media, healthcare, travel and hospitality sectors. TELUS and TELUS
International operate in 25+ countries around the world. Together,
let’s make the future friendly.
Driven by our passionate social purpose to connect
all citizens for good, our deeply meaningful and enduring
philosophy to give where we live has inspired TELUS, our team
members and retirees to contribute more than $820 million and 1.6
million days of service since 2000. This unprecedented generosity
and unparalleled volunteerism have made TELUS the most giving
company in the world.
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