2025 Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame Inductees
Zainul Mawji’s journey from helping run her family’s hotel business in Red Deer to leading one of Canada’s largest business divisions is a story of entrepreneurial spirit and purpose-driven leadership.
As EVP and President of TELUS Consumer Solutions, Zainul oversees a national team of thousands and billions in annual revenue. Her division delivers the essential services that keep Canadians connected—from mobility and internet to smart home automation, security, digital health, and entertainment.
Over her 24-year career at TELUS, Zainul has shaped the company’s growth strategy and spearheaded the launch of transformative innovations like Optik TV, PureFibre Internet, and smart home services—many of which were first developed in Alberta and later scaled across Canada.
She has been recognized among Canada’s Most Powerful Women, named a Best Executive by The Globe and Mail, and celebrated as a Trailblazer in Technology.
To JA students, her advice is: “Dream big, focus on what you can control, and always remember to pay it forward.”