Simon Shubbar
About Simon Shubbar
Simon Shubbar is a Senior Product Manager at TELUS in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with extensive experience in product management, marketing, and strategy.
Current Role at TELUS
Simon Shubbar holds the position of Senior Product Manager at TELUS in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Within this role, he leads various projects and initiatives to improve product offerings and customer experiences. His responsibilities include managing the development of the My TELUS app, focusing on user experience enhancements for both iOS and Android platforms. He advocates for digital customer-first solutions, aiming to make TELUS one of the easiest telecommunications companies for customers.
Previous Experience at TELUS
Simon Shubbar has a solid history with TELUS, previously serving as a Product Manager from 2019 to 2020. Before that, he was a Product Specialist from 2018 to 2019, specifically in mobility marketing. In these positions, he contributed to various projects that enhanced TELUS's product offerings within the Toronto, Canada Area.
Educational Background
Simon Shubbar completed his Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) with a major in Marketing and a minor in Political Science at McGill University, graduating in 2018. He studied at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management, where he developed key skills and knowledge that have supported his career in product management and marketing.
Early Career and Internships
Simon started his career in various roles, including a stint as a Digital & Social Strategy Analyst at J. Walter Thompson Worldwide in 2017 in Toronto. He also worked as a Business Analyst in Strategy & Technology at Konrad Group in 2016. Simon held multiple leadership roles, such as Director of Public Relations at McGill Model United Nations Assembly and Vice President of Media at McGill Management International Case Competition.
Passions and Interests
Simon enjoys exploring how different things work through explainer videos on YouTube and podcasts focusing on economics, public policy, corporate strategy, and design. He is deeply inspired by the show 'How It's Made,' reflecting his interest in understanding the mechanisms behind various processes. His passion for understanding people's thought processes and concerns drives his collaborative approach to building better products.