Tighe Mclaughlin
About Tighe Mclaughlin
Tighe Mclaughlin is an Account Executive at TELUS Global Business, specializing in Connected & Autonomous Vehicle Solutions in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Current Position at TELUS
Tighe Mclaughlin is currently employed as an Account Executive within the TELUS Global Business, Connected & Autonomous Vehicle Solutions division. He is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he leverages significant investments in 5G wireless networks and next-generation technologies like Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) and Cellular-Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X). His focus is on driving the company's business development and sales strategy, primarily with global tier 1 automotive OEMs.
Previous Roles at TELUS
Before his current role, Tighe Mclaughlin has held various positions at TELUS. From 2014 to 2021, he served as the Account Executive for Enterprise Solutions. Prior to that, he was the Sales Manager for Small & Medium Business Solutions from 2008 to 2014. His tenure at TELUS began in 2002 as a Senior Account Manager for Small & Medium Business Solutions, a role he held until 2008.
Early Career and Education
Tighe Mclaughlin started his career at RBC as a Royal Direct Telesales Representative from 1994 to 1998 in Toronto. He then worked at Dell as an Account Manager in Business Sales from 1998 to 2002. He holds a degree from Reality University in Toronto, where he studied from 1992 to 1998. Prior to this, he attended Brampton Centennial Secondary School from 1988 to 1992.
Industry Impact and Expertise
Tighe Mclaughlin has played an influential role in the telecommunications and automotive industries. He was instrumental in transitioning Canadian Mobile Network Operators from a permanent roaming-based wholesale services model to a domestic retail services model. He has an in-depth understanding of virtualized dedicated IoT networks and has established strategic partnerships that go beyond providing wireless connectivity services.
Contributions to TELUS Culture and Initiatives
Passionate about building meaningful relationships, Tighe Mclaughlin actively promotes TELUS' culture, sustainability, and philanthropic initiatives. He contributes to solidifying TELUS' leading position in the Canadian market for Connected Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) services and is heavily involved in establishing partnerships that extend TELUS' reach and impact.