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SaskTel appoints Burnett as president and CEO

Acting president and CEO to assume duties on a permanent basis
SaskTel Doug Burnett
Doug Burnett (photo courtesy SaskTel.com)

The SaskTel Board of Directors has announced that Doug Burnett will be sticking around with the Crown Corporation; Burnett has been appointed as president and CEO, effective immediately.

Burnett has served as acting president and CEO since 2017.

“Doug has been acting president and CEO for the company and his leadership skills have been well recognized,” said SaskTel board chair Grant Kook in a press release. “With 30 years of experience, he has the in-depth industry and business knowledge to lead the strategic direction of the company and continue its success in the highly competitive communications industry.”

Burnett holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Regina, a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Saskatchewan, and a Certified Human Resources Professional designation.  

He joined the company in 1990 as corporate counsel and after seven years in this position became general manager, human resources. In 2003, he was appointed vice president, human resources and corporate services.  Prior to joining SaskTel, Doug practiced law for six years in Regina from 1983 to 1989.

 

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