6-K - TELUS Corporation | StockGist

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TELUS Corporation announced a historic CEO transition effective July 1, 2026, with Darren Entwistle retiring after 26 years and Victor Dodig assuming the role, alongside shareholder votes on director elections, auditor appointment, executive compensation, and an increase to the RSU Plan share reserve.

Key Takeaways

1Darren Entwistle retires as CEO and Board member effective June 30, 2026, after 26 years of leadership; he will serve as CEO Emeritus and advisor to Victor Dodig until April 2027.

2Victor Dodig, former CIBC CEO (2014–2025) and TELUS Board member since 2022, becomes CEO on July 1, 2026, following a comprehensive succession process.

3Shareholders will vote on increasing the RSU Plan share reserve from 49,000,000 to 62,600,000 shares — a 27.8% expansion supporting future equity-based compensation.

4Deloitte LLP is proposed for re-appointment as independent auditor for the ensuing year, having served in that capacity since 2002 and most recently re-appointed at the May 9, 2025 AGM.

5An advisory 'say on pay' vote is scheduled to approve TELUS’s executive compensation approach, consistent with annual practice since 2011.

Current Report Details

Event Type

Securities Issuance

Disclosure

Voluntary

Variant

6-K

Items Reported

6-K

Current Report on Form 6-K

Securities Issuance

Executive & Director Changes

Darren Entwistle

President and CEO

Retirement

Effective: 2026-07-01

End of 26-year tenure

Victor Dodig

CEO Designate

Appointment

Effective: 2026-07-01

Board appointment following comprehensive CEO succession process

Exhibits (4)

6-K

FORM 6-K

99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

99.2

EXHIBIT 99.2

99.3

EXHIBIT 99.3