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| Robert Watson |
Robert Watson assumed the role of SaskTel President and CEO in November 2004, bringing a wealth of telecommunications experience to SaskTel.
Prior to joining SaskTel, Robert was the Vice-President of Business Development at GT Group Telecom/360 Networks. Before 360 Networks assumed control at Group Telecom, he held the role of Executive Vice-President - Carrier Services / Engineering / Operations / Customer Service and Chief Quality Officer at Group Telecom. In addition, Robert has held other key senior executive positions within the Shaw organization, including President of Shaw FiberLink Ltd., the telecommunications division of Shaw Communications; President of Shaw Mobilecomm; and President of WIC Connexus. He has also held executive positions outside the Shaw organization, serving as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of STN Inc.; President and Chief Executive Officer of ACC Telenterprises Ltd; and Executive Vice President of Cable and Wireless.
Robert is a graduate in Electrical Technologies from Ryerson University, and has attended the International Executive Development Program at the INSEAD Centre in Fountainbleau, France, as well as the Executive Management Program at Ashridge College in the United Kingdom. He also holds an ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.
In addition, he has held numerous director and affiliation appointments within the telecommunications industry, as well as in the education and community sectors. A recipient of the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal, Robert currently serves as a board member for the Conference Board of Canada, Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) and for the Canadian Prostate Cancer Network (CPCN).
Robert and his wife Brenda have two adult children.
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