Gopi Chande
About Gopi Chande
Gopi Chande is the Vice President of Finance at TELUS and serves on the boards of CANARIE, TWPP LTD., and Concert Properties.
Title and Current Roles
Gopi Chande holds the title of Vice President of Finance at TELUS, a major telecommunications company headquartered in Vancouver. In addition to this role, Chande serves as a Board Member and Chair of the Audit Committee at CANARIE, a non-profit organization focused on advancing digital infrastructure. He is also a Trustee and Member of the Audit Committee at TWPP LTD., and a Board Member and Chair of the Compensation Committee at Concert Properties.
Professional Background and Experience
Gopi Chande has a rich professional background in finance and governance. He previously worked at E2open as a Controller from 2002 to 2005, where he contributed to the company's financial management and reporting processes. Before that, he served as a Senior Manager at KPMG from 1997 to 2009. This role afforded him extensive international experience, working in locations such as Vancouver, Budapest, and Silicon Valley.
Educational Background
Gopi Chande has an extensive educational background in finance and management. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a Co-op designation from Simon Fraser University, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. He also completed the CPA, CA program at the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) from 1996 to 1999, achieving UFE - Honour Roll, Gold Medal Distinction. Additionally, Chande pursued executive education at Harvard Business School in 2017 and participated in the Judy Project at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management. He also completed the Next Generation CFO Training at Deloitte University.
Roles in Audit Committees and Financial Oversight
Gopi Chande has significant experience in audit and financial oversight. He has been serving as a Board Member and Chair of the Audit Committee at CANARIE since October 2017. In this role, he is responsible for the governance and financial oversight of the organization. Similarly, he is a Trustee and Member of the Audit Committee at TWPP LTD., where he actively participates in financial review and reporting processes.
Role in Executive Compensation
Gopi Chande plays a crucial role in shaping executive compensation strategies as the Chair of the Compensation Committee at Concert Properties. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing compensation policies and practices, ensuring they align with the company's objectives and industry standards. This role involves making key decisions on executive pay and benefits to attract and retain top talent.