Athena Skagos
About Athena Skagos
Athena Skagos is the Senior Director of Customer Marketing at TELUS Business Solutions and the Senior Director of Information Technology at Alberta Blue Cross, with extensive experience in strategic planning and business enablement.
Current Positions
Athena Skagos holds dual senior leadership roles at two prominent companies. She is the Senior Director of Information Technology at Alberta Blue Cross in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Additionally, she serves as the Senior Director of Customer Marketing for TELUS Business Solutions (TBS), also based in Edmonton. These roles demonstrate her capability to manage complex and diverse responsibilities simultaneously.
Past Roles at TELUS
Athena Skagos has held numerous influential positions at TELUS. From 2014 to 2016, she was the Senior Director of Strategy in the Chief Technology Office. Prior to that, she served as the Senior Director of Partner Management within Customer Solutions Excellence from 2011 to 2013. She was also the Director of Technology Strategy in Technology & Network Operations from 2008 to 2011. Furthermore, she worked as the Director of Strategy for TELUS Network Operations from 2006 to 2008 and led the Investment Management Team (IMT) Operations from 2004 to 2006.
Consultant Experience
Before her tenure at TELUS, Athena Skagos worked as a Consultant at Bain & Company from 2000 to 2002 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This role provided her with a strong foundational experience in strategic consulting, which has benefited her in her various senior leadership roles.
Key Contributions at Alberta Blue Cross
At Alberta Blue Cross, Athena Skagos led the implementation of digital solutions that significantly enhanced customer experience and operational efficiency. Her strategic acumen has enabled the optimization of financial results and business enablement. These contributions highlight her expertise in integrating technology to drive business improvements.
Leadership and Team Building
Athena Skagos is recognized for her ability to cultivate and motivate high-performance teams. Throughout her career, she has consistently built collaborative relationships that drive business strategy and operational performance. Her leadership style is focused on team empowerment and achieving strategic business goals.