Former BT Consumer Chief Marc Allera to Join Telus Board in 2027

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Canadian telecom giant Telus will appoint ex-BT consumer division leader Marc Allera and former KPMG CEO Bill Thomas to its board starting 2027 to strengthen network investment and customer focus.

Canadian telecommunications leader Telus has announced that it will add two prominent executives to its board of directors effective from the beginning of 2027. Marc Allera, former head of BT Group's consumer division and previous CEO of EE, along with Bill Thomas, the ex-global chair and CEO of professional services firm KPMG International, will join the board.

Marc Allera brings extensive experience in consumer telecom leadership, having spent nearly 13 years with EE, including service before its acquisition by BT when it was known as Everything Everywhere. Allera led EE and BT’s Consumer unit through significant transformations involving large-scale network investments, including fibre and 5G rollouts, as well as brand development efforts. He departed BT in 2025 after serving as CEO of EE and the wider Consumer division.

Bill Thomas's tenure as KPMG’s global chair and CEO lasted nine years, during which he oversaw one of the world's largest professional services organizations with deep expertise in audit and risk management. Thomas stepped down from KPMG in September 2026.

John Manley, chairman of Telus, highlighted that appointing Allera and Thomas aligns with the company's strategic focus. Manley stated that their combined experience will support Telus’s continued investment in its network infrastructure and sharpen its customer-centric approach alongside disciplined capital allocation.

By strengthening its board with seasoned leaders from telecom and professional services sectors, Telus aims to navigate future industry challenges and opportunities more effectively. The appointments underline Telus's commitment to advancing its network capabilities and delivering enhanced value to customers through strategic guidance from experts with proven leadership in transformation and operational excellence.