Ishani Bechoo
About Ishani Bechoo
Ishani Bechoo is the Global Head of Advocacy at Arup, with extensive experience in communications and marketing roles across various organizations in London and Durban.
Global Head Of Advocacy at Arup
Ishani Bechoo currently serves as the Global Head of Advocacy at Arup. She started this role in 2023 and operates in a hybrid model, splitting her time between different locations. Her primary focus is leading Arup's Employee Advocacy Programme, which aims to enhance both internal and external communication strategies. Ishani works directly with Arup's Chair and senior leaders to optimize communication across all external channels, ensuring the firm's message is effectively conveyed.
Previous Role: Global Head of Social Media at Arup
Before becoming the Global Head of Advocacy, Ishani Bechoo was the Global Head of Social Media at Arup from 2018 to 2023. Based in London, she held this position for five years. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in shaping the company's social media strategies, focusing on broadening Arup's digital presence and engagement.
Professional History in Communications and Marketing
Ishani Bechoo has extensive experience in communications and marketing. She served as the Head of Digital Communications at UCL for nine months from 2017 to 2018, and as a Senior Associate in Communications and Marketing at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) from 2014 to 2017. Earlier roles include Magazines Manager at the RNIB from 2008 to 2014, and Global Marketing and Collateral Manager at Logica (now CGI) from 2007 to 2008.
Educational Background and Professional Training
Ishani Bechoo has an extensive educational background and professional training. She studied Journalism at Durban University of Technology from 1992 to 1995 and earned a degree. She also studied International Politics, Media Law, and Communications Science at the University of South Africa from 1996 to 1997. Additionally, she completed several professional courses, including Project Management for Non-Project Managers at QA, London, and Advanced Online Research Skills from researchskills.co.uk/newsrewired.com.
Certifications and Ongoing Qualifications
In addition to her extensive work experience, Ishani Bechoo has obtained a certification in Advanced Social Media Strategy from Hootsuite and the University of Syracuse. She is also pursuing a qualification in Marketing Leadership, equivalent to a Master's degree, offered by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). These certifications underpin her expertise and further enhance her professional skill set in the areas of marketing and communication.