Tanya Bevington is head of Communications for IKEA Canada, a world’s leading home furnishing retailer. For nearly 50 years, Canadians have welcomed IKEA into their homes and they have been strong supporters of the IKEA brand, product range and its vision “to create a better everyday life for the many people”. Tanya joined IKEA in 2014 and is responsible for overseeing the national corporate communications and public affairs programs for IKEA in Canada. Tanya is also a member of the Canadian management team for IKEA.

Prior to joining IKEA, Tanya spent ten years working in communications for Waterfront Toronto, the tri-government agency responsible for overseeing the renewal of Toronto’s waterfront. Working in the communications field for over twenty years, Tanya is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in corporate communications, media and government relations, internal communications, strategic planning, and issues management.

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She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario and a Master’s degree in Professional Communications from the University of Western Sydney, Australia. Tanya lives in Burlington, Ontario with her husband and three children.

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