Telus has announced that its CEO Darren Entwistle will retire this summer after 26 years at the mobile carrier.

Entwistle joined the Canadian telco in 2000 as CEO, a role he has held ever since, making him one of the longest-serving CEO's in the telecoms industry.

He will retire on June 30, 2026, and will be replaced by Victor Dodig.

Telus confirmed Dodig's appointment followed a comprehensive succession planning process. As part of the leadership transition, Dodig becomes CEO designate effective immediately and will join Telus' leadership full-time from May 1, 2026.

Dodig has served on the company's board of directors as an independent director since May 2022.

Prior to taking up the CEO role, Dodig was president and CEO of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) from 2014 to 2025.

Founded in 1990, Telus serves more than ten million mobile subscribers across the country. The carrier also sells fiber broadband and TV subscription services.

“The board has selected an outstanding successor in Victor, who embodies Telus' core values, embraces a commitment to putting customers first, demonstrates exceptional character and business acumen, and cares deeply about creating stronger communities," said Darren Entwistle.

Entwistle noted that this time at Telus has been "the greatest honor" of his career.

Telus also confirmed that Entwistle will step down from the board on June 30, 2026, but will act as an advisor to Dodig until April 30, 2027.

“I am deeply honored by the opportunity to lead Telus on this journey,” said Dodig. “Telus has built a remarkable foundation with leading network infrastructure, a strong portfolio of growth businesses, and a distinctive culture rooted in putting customers and communities first that sets the company apart globally."

The change in leadership was announced the same day as Telus' Q4 earnings, during which the carrier reported an additional 377,000 mobile and fixed customers. For the quarter, Telus reported consolidated operating revenues and other income were C$5.3 billion ($3.9bn), down slightly from C$5.4bn ($3.98bn) a year earlier.