Van Tran
About Van Tran
Van Tran is a Senior Strategy Manager at TELUS, specializing in Mobility & Channel Strategy in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Tran has a diverse background in market research and strategy, with experience at Brookfield Renewable and other organizations.
Current Role at TELUS
Van Tran is currently serving as the Senior Strategy Manager, Mobility & Channel Strategy at TELUS in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, she leads strategic initiatives and oversees market entry strategies, contributing to the company's growth in the telecommunications sector.
Professional Experience at TELUS
Van Tran has an extensive career at TELUS, holding various roles. She worked as a Strategy Manager, Mobility & Channel Strategy from 2019 to 2020, and as a Market Intelligence Specialist, Channel Insights from 2018 to 2019. Throughout these positions, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to driving market success and providing critical market insights.
Previous Positions at Brookfield Renewable
Before rejoining TELUS, Van Tran was employed at Brookfield Renewable. She held the position of Senior Analyst, Market Research from 2017 to 2018 in Toronto, and earlier worked as an Analyst, Market Research from 2014 to 2016 in Gatineau, Quebec. These roles involved complex market research that supported Brookfield in making informed business decisions.
Educational Background
Van Tran holds an Honours Bachelor's Degree in International Economics and Development (Co-op) from the University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa, where she studied from 2009 to 2014. Her academic background has laid a strong foundation for her career in strategy and market research.
Key Achievements and Contributions
Among her notable achievements, Van Tran led a cross-functional team to develop a new market entry strategy for TELUS, significantly increasing the company's market share by 15% within the first year. She also presented a keynote speech on 'The Future of Telecommunications' at the Canadian Telecom Summit in 2022, and published a white paper on 'Sustainable Energy Practices in Telecommunications' featured in the Journal of Telecommunications Management.
Awards and Recognition
Van Tran received the TELUS Leadership Excellence Award in 2021 for her outstanding contributions to the Mobility & Channel Strategy team. This award highlights her leadership skills and her impactful work within the organization.
Volunteer Experience
Van Tran actively volunteers as a mentor for the Women in Communications and Technology (WCT) program, where she guides and supports young professionals in the industry. Her commitment to mentoring helps foster the development of future leaders in communications and technology.