SaskTel is announcing a new CEO and President is stepping into the role immediately.

Charlene Gavel was appointed to the role by the board of directors on August 3 after the previous CEO and President retired in February.

Gavel has been Chief Financial Officer for SaskTel for 9 years, with the board relaying their confidence in her.

Prior to that she held positions with the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Financial Services, and at Information Services Corporation (ISC) as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Administration.

She also earned a Bachelor of Administration degree from the University of Regina and is a Chartered Professional Accountant.