Christopher Tunnell
About Christopher Tunnell
Christopher Tunnell is the Director at Arup in London, overseeing a team of over 300 staff members in various planning disciplines. He has been with Arup since 1996 and holds an M.Phil. in Urban Planning from University College London and a B.Sc. in Economics from the University of Reading.
Title and Current Role
Christopher Tunnell is currently serving as a Director at Arup in London, United Kingdom. He has been in this role since 2014, leading various integrated planning projects.
Professional Background
Christopher Tunnell's long-standing career at Arup includes multiple roles. He initially joined the company as an Associate Director from 1996 to 2004. He was then promoted to Director from 2004 to 2014. Prior to his current directorship, he worked as a Senior Economic Planner at the London Planning Advisory Committee from 1994 to 1996.
Educational Background
Christopher Tunnell pursued a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Urban Planning from University College London between 1988 and 1990. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics from the University of Reading, obtained between 1985 and 1988. He completed his secondary education at Hewett School Norwich, where he studied from 1979 to 1985.
Leadership at Arup
In his role as Director at Arup, Christopher Tunnell is responsible for steering the company’s strategic direction in the Planning group. He oversees a team of over 300 staff members across multiple disciplines, including Integrated City Planning, Town Planning, City Economics, Urban Design, Landscape, Transport, Environment, Sustainability, Energy, and Aviation.
Team Management
Christopher Tunnell is instrumental in managing a diverse team at Arup, encompassing various fields crucial for city planning and sustainability. His leadership extends across 300 professionals, ensuring comprehensive and integrated planning solutions.