Form 6-K BCE INC For: Nov 04
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Press Release - Novwember 4, 2014
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| Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. |
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| � | � | BCE Inc. |
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| Date: November 4, 2014 | By: |
Miguel Baz |
| � | Name:� | Miguel Baz |
| � | Title: | Assistant Corporate Secretary |
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News release
For Immediate Release
Gordon Nixon joins the Board of Directors of BCE Inc.
MONTR�AL, November�4, 2014 � BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE) today announced the appointment of Gordon M. Nixon, CM, O. Ont., as a director of BCE and Bell Canada. Mr.�Nixon will serve as a member of the Board�s Management Resources and Compensation Committee and the Corporate Governance Committee.
�Gord Nixon has earned a global reputation as one of Canada�s most distinguished and accomplished business leaders, and we are very gratified that he has accepted our invitation to the BCE Board. His unparalleled experience as chief executive of Canada�s largest financial institution, and his renowned commitment to sound corporate governance and strong risk management practices, will be tremendous assets to BCE shareholders,� said Tom O�Neill, Chair of the Board of BCE and Bell Canada.
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Bank of Canada from August�2001 to August�2014, Mr.�Nixon previously served as Chief Executive Officer of RBC Dominion Securities Inc. from December�1999 to April�2001. He is currently Chairman of MaRS, a not-for-profit organization that connects science, business and capital. Mr.�Nixon also chairs the Queen�s University Capital Campaign, and in 2012 chaired the Ontario Premier�s Jobs and Prosperity Council.
Mr.�Nixon has been awarded the Order of Canada, the Order of Ontario and the Queen�s Golden Jubilee Medal. He is a recipient of Canada�s Outstanding CEO of the Year Award and the Canadian Business Leader Award, is included in Barron�s list of the World�s Best CEOs, and is an Honouree of the Public Policy Forum. Both Queen�s University and Dalhousie University have conferred on Mr.�Nixon the degree of Honorary Doctor of Laws. Mr.�Nixon earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from Queen�s University.
About BCE
BCE is Canada�s largest communications company, providing a comprehensive and innovative suite of
broadband communication services to residential and business customers under the Bell Canada and
Bell Aliant brands. Bell Media is Canada�s premier multimedia company with leading assets in
television, radio, out of home and digital media, including CTV, Canada�s #1 television network,
and the country�s most-watched specialty channels. To learn more, please visit BCE.ca.
Bell Let�s Talk promotes Canadian mental health with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns, like Clara�s Big Ride for Bell Let�s Talk and Bell Let�s Talk Day, and significant Bell funding of community care and access, research, and workplace initiatives. To learn more, please visitBell.ca/LetsTalk.
Media inquiries:
Jean Charles Robillard
BCE Communications
(514)�870-4739
jean�[email protected]
Investor inquiries:
Thane Fotopoulos
BCE Investor Relations
(514)�870-4619
[email protected]