Heron Zhou
About Heron Zhou
Heron Zhou is a Senior Strategy Manager at TELUS in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with a background in financial analysis and international business education.
Current Position at TELUS
Heron Zhou serves as a Senior Strategy Manager at TELUS, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. As part of his responsibilities, he manages the sequencing and planning of long-term objectives for the organization. He engages proactively with stakeholders to address key issues, propose alternatives, and make recommendations. Additionally, he acts as a change prime within the team, aiming to improve both operational and financial processes.
Previous Roles at TELUS
Prior to his current role, Heron Zhou worked as a Financial Analyst at TELUS from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure in this role, he contributed to financial planning and analysis activities, developing clear action plans to tackle complex problems and secure buy-in from senior stakeholders.
Past Experience at Premium Brands
Heron Zhou worked as a Financial Cost Analyst at Premium Brands from 2018 to 2019 in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. In this role, he was responsible for analyzing costs and financial data to support the company's strategic decision-making processes.
Early Career at CHC Helicopter and Internships
Heron Zhou's early career includes roles such as Financial Analyst at CHC Helicopter from 2016 to 2018, where he spent two years in Richmond, BC, and internships in China. He interned as an Employee Relations Intern at Cheetah Mobile and as a Compensation and Benefits Intern at LightInTheBox, gaining valuable experience in human resources and administrative functions.
Educational Background
Heron Zhou holds a Master's degree in Global Business from the University of Victoria, where he studied from 2015 to 2016. He also attended Sungkyunkwan University for International Business and was an exchange student at Montpellier Business School during the same period. He completed his Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration from the University of International Business and Economics, China, in 2015. Additionally, he spent a year studying Business at Carleton University in 2014.
ERP Post-Implementation Project Leadership
Heron Zhou led the ERP post-implementation project for Anaplan, emphasizing user experience optimization, roadmap development, and system enhancement. This project demonstrated his capacity to handle intricate projects and lead initiatives that improve organizational systems.