Nadir Mohamed is known for propelling Rogers Wireless into a telecom leader, and now he’s been tapped to lead Rogers Communication. He was the Bay Street favourite after Ted Rogers passed away in December.
Known as an experienced 25-year veteran of the telecom industry, Nadir Mohamed is now the president and CEO of Rogers Communications, one of the leading communications companies in Canada. His appointment is effective immediately, the company announced.
Nadir has served since May 2005 as President and Chief Operating Officer of the wireless and cable communications division of Rogers. Mohamed orchestrated the $1.4 billion Microcell Telecommunications acquisition that helped Rogers surpass Bell Canada as the top mobile carrier.
Under his leadership, Rogers Wireless saw a 3 per cent increase in new wireless subscribers in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 compared to the same period in 2007.
Alan Horn, Chairman of Rogers’ Board, said in a statement: “[Mohamed] is a highly regarded, principled telecom executive who has the demonstrated ability to build and lead strong teams and to consistently deliver strong results.”
Mohamed expressed his excitement in leading the Rogers business: “We have the brand, the technology
platforms, the financial strength, and tremendously talented employees to continue this company’s success well into the future.”
Mohamed takes the reigns of Rogers around five months after the death of Ted Rogers, the founder of Rogers Communication. Rogers passed away at 75 after suffering from congestive heart failure.
