Ibrahim Gedeon was awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, at the 12:30 p.m. ceremony on Wednesday, June 14, “in recognition of a distinguished career in the Canadian and international telecommunications and engineering industries”.
Gedeon has built a career in telecommunications by combining insight and skill as an applied scientist with a collaborative approach to leadership. As Chief Technology Officer for TELUS, a leading telecommunications company in Canada, he is responsible for innovation, technology development, and strategy. Under Gedeon’s leadership, the TELUS broadband network has been independently awarded as one of the best in the world.
Gedeon is a passionate collaborator with industry partners to advance social capital and purpose. He serves on the boards of the Digital Identification and Authentication Council of Canada, the Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance, the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions, and the Institute for Communication Technology Management. In addition to his industry leadership roles, he is a fellow of both the IEEE and the Canadian Academy of Engineering, recognition for significant contributions to the field of engineering. He has been awarded many accolades for his leadership and industry contributions, and is deeply passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion and early career growth. He is also a frequent executive sponsor of Women in STEM events across the company, nationally and on a global level.
Gedeon holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the American University of Beirut, a master’s in Electronics Engineering from Carleton University and an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of British Columbia. He is passionate about supporting engaged, high-performing teams to innovate and move technology forward.