Alison Abbott
About Alison Abbott
Alison Abbott is the Director of People and Culture at TELUS, based in Calgary, Canada, with extensive experience in human resources and talent development.
Current Role at TELUS
Alison Abbott currently serves as the Director of People and Culture at TELUS in the Calgary, Canada area. In this role since February 2012, she provides thought leadership in areas such as talent development, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, performance development, and team member engagement. Alison acts as a trusted partner, influencer, and coach to the executive leadership team for the Business Transformation and Operations Business Unit, which comprises 2000 employees. She leads a team that includes two HR Managers and one Senior Business Analyst.
Previous Experience at TELUS
Prior to her current role, Alison Abbott served as a Human Resources Manager at TELUS. She held this position from 2006 to 2012, a tenure of six years, in the Calgary, Canada area. During her time as an HR Manager, Alison gained valuable experience and honed her skills in various human resources functions, preparing her for her current role as Director of People and Culture.
Human Resources Role at Rogers
Before joining TELUS, Alison Abbott worked at Rogers as a Human Resources Manager from 1999 to 2006. During her seven-year tenure in Calgary, she developed a strong foundation in human resources management, handling various HR-related responsibilities and contributing to the organization's overall human resources strategy.
Early Career at TransAlta Corporation
Alison Abbott began her career at TransAlta Corporation, where she served as a Human Resources Advisor from 1987 to 1999. Over her 12-year tenure, she gained extensive experience in human resources advisory roles, which provided the foundation for her subsequent positions in human resources management and leadership.
Academic Background
Alison Abbott holds a degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Mount Royal University. Additionally, she studied Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General at the University of Calgary. Her academic background has equipped her with a solid understanding of business administration and human resources management, laying the groundwork for her career in human resources and people management.