TELUS announced that it has appointed Doug French as its Executive Vice-President and chief financial officer, effective May 16, 2016. French has been with the company for 20 years, serving as controller for several of the company's business units in the business and consumer divisions, and more recently serving as corporate controller. He succeeds John Gossling, who is leaving TELUS to seek other opportunities.

Gossling will be working with French through to the end of May 2016 to ensure an effective transition of responsibilities.