Charlene Gavel

President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Charlene Gavel was appointed as SaskTel President & CEO on August 3, 2023, bringing wide-ranging business expertise to the role as well as over 25 years’ experience in financial leadership at various Saskatchewan-based organizations. Prior to her current role, Charlene had been SaskTel’s Chief Financial Officer for nearly a decade during which time she helped ensure strong returns for the company, oversaw strategic and financial planning, and was responsible for the financial execution of large-scale customer service enhancements and network growth initiatives including Wireless Saskatchewan.

Charlene is known as a forward-thinking and collaborative leader, and is the first female CEO in SaskTel’s history. In addition to her service on SaskTel’s senior executive team, Charlene has held a variety of prominent leadership positions throughout her career. She was the Chief Financial Officer at SaskTel International - a SaskTel subsidiary - and held positions with the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Financial Services. She also previously served as the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Administration at Information Services Corporation (ISC) where she was responsible for all aspects of that corporation’s accounting, financial reporting, as well as internal controls.

Charlene earned a Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin) degree from the University of Regina and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA). She also received her Institute of Corporate Directors designation (ICD.D.) in 2018. Her financial acumen, deep passion for SaskTel’s mission, and hands-on operational experience will be instrumental as SaskTel continues to invest in the province.

Charlene currently serves on the boards of SaskTel International, Conexus Arts Centre, and the Hospitals of Regina Foundation. In addition to spending time with her husband and two adult children, Charlene is known to take in the odd round of golf during the summer and enjoys spending time at the lake.