ANDREA GOERTZ

SVP, Strategic Initiatives & Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer

TELUS

Andrea Goertz takes a triple-bottom-line approach to business, focusing on the social, economic and environmental impact of the diverse programs she oversees. Her efforts have contributed to Telus earning global recognition for its corporate culture and sustainability initiatives.

“One of my greatest achievements to date has been to reduce Telus’s environmental footprint by leading our national real estate consolidation initiative, while implementing a national Work Styles program. These have allowed me to balance my commitment to environmental sustainability and healthy communities with Telus’s economic growth.”

“We need more transparency about the challenges and barriers that women face in advancing their careers. The next step as senior leaders is to provide mentorship and champion the pursuits of our young leaders.”

“I’m most proud of the number of women partners at Deloitte who I have mentored and sponsored into the partnership.”

“Rosa Parks, who showed us how one person can change the world by standing up for what is right.”

“Inclusiveness: surrounding myself with excellent people. Delegation: it’s the only way I survive. Relationships: building and nurturing both internally and externally.” “Women need more sponsorship. We need senior men to take a personal interest in the success of talented women around them. Yezdi Pavri (a retired Deloitte leader of Enterprise Risk and the GTA) and someone who inspired me, was a very effective sponsor. He would think about what was best for the careers of the people he led without thinking about the impact on him personally.”

Under Lisa Lisson’s leadership, the company’s employees ranked FedEx Express Canada among one of the best places to work in Canada. She has also helped make the company one of the 10 most respected brands in Canada.

“Being the first Canadian — and first woman— to be president of FedEx Express Canada, leading an incredible team of 6,000 amazing employees across the country.”

“I mentor many young women who often tell me they can have it all — a family and a great career — just not at the same time. I’m a widow and I’m raising four young children, so I’m living proof that you can have it all at the same time. You can be a devoted mom and a successful, senior leader.”

“When I started my career at FedEx almost 23 years ago, I sought mentors — both men and women. I still have mentors who I consult with from time to time. You can never stop learning from others.”