Rana Alakus
About Rana Alakus
Rana Alakus is the Global Marketing Lead - Rail at Arup, with extensive experience in marketing and communications roles across various organizations in the UK and Australia.
Current Role at Arup
Rana Alakus is currently serving as the Global Marketing Lead for the Rail division at Arup. She has been in this role since 2019, and the position is based in London, United Kingdom. Her responsibilities likely encompass overseeing marketing strategies, branding efforts, and communications for Arup's rail projects globally.
Previous Experience at Govia Thameslink Railway
In 2018, Rana Alakus worked at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) as an Interim Communications Manager. She held this position for 4 months in London, United Kingdom. Her role likely included managing internal and external communications, media relations, and stakeholder engagement during her tenure.
Tenure at Crossrail Ltd
From 2015 to 2018, Rana Alakus served as the Marketing Communications Manager at Crossrail Ltd in London, United Kingdom. For 3 years, she was responsible for developing and executing marketing and communications strategies to support the Crossrail project, one of Europe's largest infrastructure projects.
Educational Background
Rana Alakus pursued her higher education at multiple institutions. She completed a master's degree at RMIT University. She also earned a bachelor's degree, a Bachelor of Arts, from Swinburne University of Technology in Sydney, graduating in 2009. Additionally, she completed another bachelor's degree at RMIT University between 2002 and 2005.
Earlier Career in Melbourne
Before moving to the UK, Rana Alakus worked extensively in Melbourne, Australia. She held the positions of Coordinator Learning Projects and Communications at Hume City Council from 2010 to 2014 and Community Promotions and Communications Officer from 2008 to 2010. In 2009, she also served as the Manager of Marketing and Communications for the Melbourne Turkish Film Festival for 2 months.