Rogers Communications (RCI) Announces Passing of CEO

December 2, 2008 7:25 AM EST

The Board of Directors of Rogers Communications Inc. (NYSE: RCI) announces the death of our colleague, leader and friend, Edward Samuel "Ted" Rogers, the founder of the company, a visionary communications industry pioneer and an icon in Canadian business. He was 75.

Mr. Rogers' successor as Chief Executive Officer will be addressed by the Rogers Communications Inc. Board of Directors which intends to form a special committee to lead a search considering internal and external candidates. In the meantime, Alan Horn, Chairman of Rogers Communications Inc., will continue to serve as acting Chief Executive Officer and lead the company's office of the president.

Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers) is a diversified public Canadian holding company. [SM]


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