Rogers Communications Inc. announced the passing of Alan D. Horn, executive, and member of the Board of Directors. Alan joined Rogers in 1990, after working as a tax consultant to Ted Rogers for over 10 years. He worked in a variety of roles, including Chief Financial Officer from 1996 to 2006 and Chair of the Board from 2006 to 2017.

He also served as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer from October 2008 to March 2009 and from October 2016 to April 2017. He remained on the Board and served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Rogers Telecommunications Limited. During his tenure, he substantially strengthened the company's balance sheet, turned the company's debt from junk bond to investment grade status, brought the Rogers operating companies under one public stock, introduced a dividend program and played an integral role on many transformative acquisitions.

He acted as a stabilizing force after the passing of Ted Rogers and helped set the company up for future growth.