Paula Switzer (She / Her / Hers)
About Paula Switzer (She / Her / Hers)
Paula Switzer is the Director of Global Communications at TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods and Director of Communications at TELUS in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Title
Paula Switzer is the Director of Communications at TELUS and the Director of Global Communications at TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods, both located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Education and Expertise
Paula Switzer has a Bachelor of Human Arts from York University and a Public Relations Certificate from Humber College. She also attended Jessie Hamilton Public School. Switzer's extensive experience includes managing national teams and stakeholders, establishing relationships with department leaders, legal teams, media, vendors, and partners. Her areas of expertise encompass strategic planning, project management, people practices, and issues and crisis management in both consumer and business sectors.
Background
Paula Switzer has a diverse background in communications and marketing roles. She was Senior Manager of Executive Communications at TELUS from 2008 to 2010. Prior to this, she held the position of Client Contact at HUMANCONTACT from 2007 to 2008, Director of Marketing Communications at Bullfrog Power from 2005 to 2007, and Associate Director of Marketing at NRX from 2004 to 2005. Paula also served as Manager of Channel Communications at TELUS Mobility from 2003 to 2004 and Manager of Marketing Communications at Sitraka from 1997 to 2003.
Company
Paula Switzer is currently contributing to TELUS, a leading telecommunications company in Canada, and TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods. These roles highlight her proficiency in managing global communications, driving engagement, and enhancing corporate reputation through strategic initiatives and digital innovation.
Achievements
Paula Switzer has been recognized for her ability to navigate transformational business shifts using proactive change management practices and a global mindset. She serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, focusing on critical growth programs. Paula is also known for her strong relationship-building skills and leadership, inspiring multi-disciplinary, high-performing teams, and organizations.