McKillican brings a background in e-commerce and health technology to the telecommunications giant. Her previous roles include leading Well.ca and serving on the board of the National Bank of Canada, where she chaired the technology committee. BCE Chair Louis Vachon noted that her expertise in digital growth is expected to provide significant value to shareholders as the company navigates ongoing technological transitions.
BCE reshuffles board as Rebecca McKillican joins and Katherine Lee retires
BCE Inc. has appointed Rebecca McKillican, the former CEO of McKesson Canada, to its board of directors, marking a strategic shift in leadership. The announcement coincides with the departure of Katherine Lee, who concludes an 11-year tenure on the board as the company pursues a balance of institutional experience and renewal.
Katherine Lee, a long-standing director who joined in 2015, stepped down as part of the board's standard rotation policy. BCE maintains a 12-year term limit for its directors to ensure fresh perspectives within its governance structure. Mirko Bibic, President and CEO of BCE, credited Lee’s counsel for helping guide the company through a decade of industry evolution while welcoming McKillican's potential to drive operational excellence at Bell.
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