Steven Banick
About Steven Banick
Steven Banick is the Vice President of Strategy & Transformation at TELUS, with extensive experience in IT, strategic planning, and transformation programs.
Current Role at TELUS
Steven Banick currently serves as the Vice President of Strategy & Transformation at TELUS in the Vancouver, Canada Area. He is responsible for leading the mobilization and transformation of TELUS into a fully digital and cloud-native organization. His leadership includes overseeing internal enabling technologies, such as SAP transformation, collaboration tools, service desks, and service centers. Additionally, Steven manages TELUS' cloud partnerships, including a notable 10-year partnership with Google.
Previous Roles at TELUS
Steven Banick has held several key positions at TELUS throughout his career. His roles have included Director of Investment & Program Management (2014-2016), Director of IT Systems Development & Support (2007-2014), Manager of Information Services (2001-2007), Director of National Internet Services Support in Customer Care (2000-2001), Manager of Systems Analysis & Support (1999-2000), and Software Developer (1997-1999). His extensive experience at TELUS has covered aspects such as IT, business intelligence, customer care, and software development.
Educational Background
Steven Banick has a robust educational background that has equipped him with expertise in various areas. He completed the TELUS Senior Leadership Forum at Stanford University Graduate School of Business in 2023 and at Harvard Business School Executive Education in 2017. He holds an MBA from Royal Roads University, where he also completed a Project Management Professional Development Program and received a Masters Certificate (2000-2002). He has additional project management credentials from The George Washington University (Masters Certificate) and ESI (PMP certification).
Early Career and Internet Startups
Steven Banick's early career includes notable contributions to the early Internet landscape. He was a Contributing and Lead Author at Macmillan Publishing between 1996 and 2000. He also founded Orbital Online, where he served as Owner/Proprietor from 1994 to 1997. Steven launched one of the first Internet Service Providers in Alberta and worked with several startups focused on pioneering e-commerce solutions. His work established him as an expert in Internet and development technologies.
Professional Skills and Contributions
Steven Banick is recognized for his expertise in strategic planning, capital management, human change management, business intelligence, and transformation programs. He is known for his ability to work across teams to develop and implement executable strategies. Steven is also an active mentor and career coach, committed to developing leadership skills in others. Additionally, he is a dedicated sponsor of Toastmasters, promoting effective communication and leadership.