The new CEO at Canadian telco, Rogers Communications has made his mark by announcing a revamping of the company divisions and the appointment of a new Deputy Chairman, Edward S. Rogers. Nadir Mohamed took over as the company's President and Chief Executive Officer earlier this year following  the passing of company founder, President and Chief Executive Officer Ted Rogers.

"Today's appointment allows Edward to play a greater role with the Board in major strategic decisions and matters of board oversight," said Alan D. Horn, Chairman of the Board, Rogers Communications Inc. "We're very pleased Edward has taken on this expanded role at the Board and look forward to his increased contribution."

The company also announced the further integration of its cable and wireless businesses while creating a separate and focused emerging business and corporate development group.

"Our industry is in transition with products and networks converging, product cycles maturing and customer expectations increasing. To remain the industry leader, we need to work and operate differently," said Nadir Mohamed. "These changes position us to continue to compete and win and reflect an important, continued evolution of our business."

In addition to his Board accountabilities, Edward Rogers will oversee major strategic initiatives including mergers and acquisitions as Executive Vice President of the new Emerging Business and Corporate Development group.

By further integrating the wireless and cable divisions, Rogers will create a Communications Services organization and a Network organization that enable the company to more quickly address customers' changing needs. The Communications organization will be led by Rob Bruce, President, Communications. The network organization will be led by Bob Berner, Executive Vice President Network and Chief Technology Officer.

"I look forward to my new role and providing oversight to the long-term strategic development of the overall business and to leading senior level industry relations," said Edward S. Rogers, Deputy Chairman, Rogers Communications Inc. "On behalf of the Board and the Rogers family, I will be working closely with Nadir and the leadership team to ensure our continued momentum and sector leading growth."