Gopi Chande, Fcpa, Fca
About Gopi Chande, Fcpa, Fca
Gopi Chande is the Senior Vice President, Finance & Treasurer at TELUS and serves on multiple boards, including CANARIE and Concert Properties. She has extensive experience in finance and governance, with a strong background in leadership roles at TELUS and KPMG.
Current Role at TELUS
Gopi Chande currently holds the position of Senior Vice President, Finance & Treasurer at TELUS in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In this role, she leads the company's treasury, corporate development, investor relations, pensions, and sustainability portfolios. Her responsibilities include overseeing financial operations and ensuring adequate financial governance within the organization.
Board Memberships and Committee Positions
Gopi Chande is actively involved on several boards and committees. She serves as a Board Member and Chair of the Audit Committee at CANARIE and as a Board Member and Chair of the Compensation Committee at Concert Properties. Additionally, she is a Trustee and Member of the Audit Committee at TWPP LTD. Her extensive experience in financial oversight and governance makes her a valued member of these boards.
Previous Experience at TELUS
Before her current role, Gopi Chande worked at TELUS in various capacities. She spent seven years as Vice President, Finance, from 2015 to 2022, and six years as Director, Finance, from 2009 to 2015 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. These roles provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial processes and strategic initiatives.
Educational Background
Gopi Chande holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Simon Fraser University, achieved from 1994 to 1998. She completed the CPA, CA program from Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) from 1996 to 1999. Furthering her education, she attended Harvard Business School for Executive Education in 2017 and participated in the Judy Project at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management. Additionally, she undergone Next Generation CFO Training at Deloitte University.
Board Service and Mentorship
Gopi Chande serves on the Boards of the TELUS Workers’ Pension Plan, Concert Properties, CANARIE, and the BC Women’s Health Foundation. She also holds the position of Chair of the Mulgrave Independent School Board. Beyond her board roles, she is a mentor with the Professional Women’s Group of Dress for Success, showcasing her commitment to professional development and empowerment within the community.