Greg Hoekstra
About Greg Hoekstra
Greg Hoekstra is the Senior Communications Manager for CEO Communications at TELUS in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with over 15 years of experience in journalism and communications.
Title
Greg Hoekstra holds the title of Senior Communications Manager, CEO Communications at TELUS. He works out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Current Role at TELUS
Greg Hoekstra is currently stationed at TELUS as the Senior Communications Manager, CEO Communications. In this role, he supports internal communications for over 70,000 team members worldwide, ensuring effective dissemination of information from the executive leadership.
Previous Experience at TransLink
Before joining TELUS, Greg Hoekstra worked at TransLink where he held two roles. He served as Senior Manager, Corporate, and Employee Communications from 2019 to 2020, and later as Lead Corporate Writer from 2020 to 2021 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Career at Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
Greg Hoekstra has an extensive background at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. Over the course of eight years, he served initially as a Communications Officer from 2011 to 2014, and later as Communications Manager from 2014 to 2019. His roles involved managing communications efforts for the organization.
Educational Background
Greg Hoekstra studied at Carleton University, where he completed a Bachelor of Journalism (B.J) degree between 2001 and 2005. His educational background in journalism has been pivotal in shaping his successful career in the communications field.
Published Work and Ghostwriting
Greg Hoekstra has contributed to several notable publications, including The Globe and Mail, Vancouver Sun, and Toronto Sun. Additionally, he has ghostwritten for some of Canada's top business leaders, showcasing his versatile writing skills.
Early Career and Journalism
Starting his career as a community newspaper reporter, Greg Hoekstra has held various positions in journalism and editing. His roles at Sun Media and Black Press honed his editorial abilities and set the stage for his transition into corporate communications.