BCE Board to nominate Louis Vachon as Chair of the Board in May 2026 following the retirement of Gordon Nixon

Core Points - Gordon Nixon will step down as Chair of BCE and will not seek re-election at the Annual General Shareholder Meeting on May 7, 2026, after serving for 10 years [1][3] - Louis Vachon is nominated to succeed Nixon as Chair, pending his re-election as a Director by BCE shareholders [2][3] - BCE is recognized as Canada's largest communications company, focusing on advanced fibre and wireless networks, enterprise services, and digital media [4] Leadership Transition - Gordon Nixon has expressed gratitude for his tenure and highlighted the company's growth strategy shared at Investor Day [3] - Mirko Bibic, President and CEO of BCE, praised Nixon's leadership and expressed confidence in Vachon's capabilities as the next Chair [3] Company Overview - BCE is committed to delivering next-generation technology through cloud-based and AI-driven solutions, enhancing customer connectivity and business competitiveness [4]