Emily Claire Poupart
About Emily Claire Poupart
Emily Claire Poupart is the Lead for Client and Business Development for UKIMEA at Arup, with a rich background in business development and a diverse range of skills and interests.
Company
Emily Claire Poupart is currently employed at Arup as the Lead for Client and Business Development for the UKIMEA region. She joined Arup in 2019 and works in London, United Kingdom. Arup provides engineering, design, planning, and consulting services for the built environment. Emily led initiatives to enhance client relationships and implemented significant operational improvements within the company.
Title
Emily Claire Poupart holds the title of Lead, Client and Business Development for the UKIMEA region at Arup. Her responsibilities include overseeing client relationships, business development strategies, and contributing to major projects that influence Arup's market positioning.
Education and Expertise
Emily Claire Poupart has an extensive academic background. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from McGill University (1998-2001). She furthered her education with a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution from the University of Victoria (2001-2003) and an LLM in International Law from Oxford Brookes University (2003-2004). Emily's diverse educational qualifications contribute significantly to her expertise in client and business development.
Professional Background
Emily Claire Poupart has a diverse professional background. Before her current role at Arup, she was the Director of Business Development at Palladium: Make It Possible (2016-2019) and held a similar position at The Palladium Group from 2015 to 2016. She also served as Partnerships and Sustainable Networks Advisor at the International Planned Parenthood Federation (2014-2015) and as Business Development Manager at Agriteam Canada (2008-2014). Earlier in her career, Emily worked as the Director of Business Development at CIDE (2005-2008).
Achievements
Emily Claire Poupart has led several impactful initiatives at Arup, including the Global Client Perception study and the Arup150 programme. She also spearheaded the global CV automation conversation resulting in a £9 million annual saving proposal. Emily's achievements extend beyond her professional life; she is a former world champion rower, having won gold and silver medals for Canada in 2002. Additionally, she is a qualified ski instructor and an active participant in Burning Man, serving as a fire breather and camp lead.