Belinda Stephenson
About Belinda Stephenson
Belinda Stephenson is the Associate Director of Learning & Organisation Development UKIMEA at Arup, with extensive experience in learning and development roles at Roche and T-Mobile.
Current Title and Role
Belinda Stephenson holds the position of Associate Director | Learning & Organisation Development UKIMEA at Arup. She commenced this role in 2023 and is based in London, England, United Kingdom. Her work arrangement is hybrid, allowing for flexible working conditions.
Previous Roles at Roche
Before joining Arup, Belinda Stephenson had an extensive career at Roche spanning several key leadership positions. She served as Head of Learning and Development for Roche Pharmaceuticals and Roche Diagnostics UK from 2016 to 2021 in Welwyn, followed by her role as Head of Learning and Development UK from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, she also led learning and development and HR systems as Head from 2010 to 2014.
Career at T-Mobile
Belinda Stephenson's career also includes a significant tenure at T-Mobile in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. From 2005 to 2006, she worked as Training Manager Corporate & Professional. Earlier roles at T-Mobile include serving as Senior Training Advisor from 2002 to 2005 and Learning Advisor, Self Managed Learning from 1999 to 2002.
Educational Background
Belinda Stephenson studied Business Studies at the University of Derby, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. Her educational journey spanned from 1991 to 1995, providing a solid foundation for her career in learning and development.
Passion for Learning and Development
Belinda Stephenson is passionate about leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences, focusing on aspects such as increased accessibility, inclusion, and collaboration. She advocates for the evolution of learning and development teams from traditional roles to becoming community managers and learning advisors. She emphasizes the importance of psychological safety, growth mindset, and learning agility in creating a culture of learning within organizations, and believes in the significance of systems awareness and holistic thinking to understand the broader impact of organizational plans.