Helen Campbell
About Helen Campbell
Helen Campbell is the Director of Digital Development and an Arup Fellow at Arup, with a notable career in digital services and technology leadership roles across various companies.
Current Role at Arup
Helen Campbell is currently serving as the Director of Digital Development and an Arup Fellow at Arup, based in London, United Kingdom. She has been with Arup since 2017. In her role, she leads the development of digital tools and applications, such as Oasys for structural and geotechnical analytics and MassMotion, a pedestrian simulation system. Campbell also plays an integral part in Arup's Digital Executive, influencing strategic decisions in digital technology and fostering diversity within the company's digital professionals.
Previous Experience at Atkins
From 2015 to 2017, Helen Campbell was the Digital Services Director at Atkins, operating out of London, United Kingdom. During her tenure, she played a significant role in steering the company's digital services and advancing their technology strategies.
Leadership Role at LaserShip Inc.
Helen Campbell worked at LaserShip Inc. from 2013 to 2015 in Vienna, VA, USA. She held the dual role of Chief Operating Officer & CTO. Her leadership was pivotal in driving technological advancements and operational efficiency within the organization during this period.
Academic Background in Information Science
Helen Campbell studied at The City University, London, where she earned both a Ph.D. and an M.Sc in Information Science. She completed her Ph.D. over a span of 16 years, from 1970 to 1986, and obtained her M.Sc over 8 years, from 1970 to 1978. Additionally, she holds a B.Sc in Neurobiology from the University of Sussex, completed in 1970.
Achievements at Arup
Helen Campbell was appointed as Arup's first Digital Fellow in 2019, a testament to her leadership in digital development. She has contributed significantly to Arup's sustainability initiatives by developing tools to reduce embodied carbon in the built environment. During the early stages of the pandemic, Campbell was instrumental in ensuring that Arup's software supported clients with social distancing measures.
Mentorship and Diversity Advocacy
Helen Campbell is dedicated to mentoring and supporting the next generation of technologists at Arup. She actively fosters diversity within the company's digital professionals. Her efforts are focused on helping emerging technologists grow their careers and maximize their potential.