Maryann Turcke

Committees:
Nominating & Corporate Governance (Chair); Compensation and Human Capital

Key Skills and Experience:

  • Operations: Served as Senior Advisor to the National Football League from 2020 to 2021, having previously served as Chief Operating Officer since 2018, where she led the marketing, communications, HR, international, technology, events, and club business development organizations. Prior to this, served as President of the NFL Network, where she led operations, as well as the NFL’s owned and operated linear TV, digital media and technology assets, product development, content strategy, and marketing. Prior to the NFL, served in various operational capacities at Bell Canada from 2005 to 2017, including most recently as President of Bell Media, Inc, where she was responsible for their flagship television channels and annual revenues.
  • Extensive Industry & M&A Expertise: Brings extensive industry and M&A experience to the board and serves as a board member and strategic advisor to global companies in a range of industries. At Bell Canada, was on the executive team that engaged in substantial M&A and associated integration efforts from 2008 to 2017, including CTV for $3.2 billion, Manitoba Telecom Services for $3.9 billion, and Q9 Networks for C$1.1 billion. Additionally, Bell Aliant was privatized, and its Atlantic Canada affiliate was integrated into BCE’s national operations. Currently oversees Royal Bank of Canada’s acquisition of HSBC Canada for C$13.5 billion as a member of the Board.
  • Senior Leadership: Brings extensive leadership experience as well as deep expertise in the telecommunications and media industries.
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Queen’s University; Master’s Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Toronto; Master’s in Business Administration in Science and Technology, Queen’s University.

Career Highlights:

  • National Football League
    • Senior Advisor (2020 – 2021)
    • Chief Operating Officer (2018 – 2020)
    • President, NFL Network, Digital Media, IT and Films (2017 – 2018)
  • Bell Media
    • President (2014 – 2017)
    • Executive Vice President, Field Operations (2008 – 2014)

Boards and Other Memberships:

  • Skyworks Solutions Inc (2023 – Present)
  • Royal Bank of Canada (2020 – Present)

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