Gail Ovelson
About Gail Ovelson
Gail Ovelson is the National Community Affairs Manager at TELUS and Manager of Governance & Reporting at TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, with over 40 years of managerial experience.
Current Company
Gail Ovelson is currently employed at TELUS and the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation. She holds the position of National Community Affairs Manager at TELUS, managing community engagement and initiatives. Additionally, she serves as the Manager, Governance & Reporting at the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, based in the Edmonton, Canada area. She has been with the foundation since January 2019.
Work Experience at TELUS
Gail Ovelson has extensive experience working at TELUS. She has held multiple managerial positions, including her current role as National Community Affairs Manager. Before this, she worked at TELUS Investor Relations as the Shareholder Administration Manager, a role she held from 1996 to 2006, focusing on managing shareholder relations. Her extensive tenure at TELUS underscores her capabilities and commitment to the organization.
Previous Roles at Alberta Treasury
Prior to her career at TELUS, Gail Ovelson worked at Alberta Treasury as an Office Manager. She held this position for 17 years, from 1979 to 1996. Her responsibilities included various aspects of office management, providing her with a solid foundation in administrative and managerial skills.
Education and Skills
Gail Ovelson completed her studies in Holden, Alberta. Over her career, she has developed strong skills in governance and reporting. These skills have been honed over her extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. Her expertise is particularly evident in her roles at TELUS and the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, where she oversees governance and community affairs initiatives.
Professional Experience Overview
With over 40 years of experience in various managerial roles, Gail Ovelson has built a substantial career. Her professional journey includes significant tenure at Alberta Treasury and TELUS, where she has handled responsibilities from office management to shareholder administration, and community affairs. Her long-standing career highlights her adaptability and expertise across different managerial functions.