BCE names Rebecca McKillican to board as Katherine Lee retires

BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE, NYSE: BCE) announced the appointment of Rebecca McKillican as a director of BCE Inc. and Bell Canada, while Katherine Lee announced her retirement from the BCE Board after 11 years of service.

McKillican served as Chief Executive Officer of McKesson Canada from 2020 to 2023. She joined McKesson in 2017 through its acquisition of Well.ca, a Canadian health and wellness e-commerce company where she had also served as CEO. She currently sits on the board of National Bank of Canada, where she chairs the Technology Committee and serves on the Human Resources Committee.

Louis Vachon, Chair of BCE Inc. and Bell Canada, said: "We are honoured to welcome Rebecca to the BCE Board. Her experience leading a successful healthcare organization and extensive e-commerce and technology background will be an asset to BCE shareholders."

Lee joined the BCE Board in 2015 and served on the Audit Committee and the Corporate Governance Committee. BCE noted that its directors typically serve a maximum term of 12 years to balance institutional experience with board renewal.

Mirko Bibic, President and CEO of BCE Inc. and Bell Canada, said: "On behalf of the BCE Board and the executive team at Bell, I would like to thank Katherine for her astute guidance over the past 11 years."

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