Shannon Gillespie
About Shannon Gillespie
Shannon Gillespie is the Marketing Lead for Sectors and Businesses at Arup in Sydney, Australia, where she has been working since 2019.
Current Role at Arup
Shannon Gillespie currently holds the position of Marketing Lead, Sectors and Businesses at Arup since October 2019. She is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In this role, she leads marketing efforts for Arup's diverse sectors and businesses across Australasia. She focuses on client engagement and project outcomes, supporting innovative technical teams to shape a better world through strategic marketing initiatives.
Previous Experience at Arup
Before her current role, Shannon Gillespie served as the Senior Business Generation Manager at Arup from 2018 to 2019 in Sydney, Australia. In this capacity, she was responsible for driving business development and growth within the company. Her contributions were pivotal in enhancing Arup's market presence and client relationships.
Marketing and Communication Roles at Aurecon
Shannon Gillespie worked at Aurecon from 2012 to 2018 in various roles. From 2015 to 2018, she served as the Marketing & Communication Business Partner - Infrastructure in Sydney, Australia. She also held the position of Employer Brand Manager from 2012 to 2015 and was a Communications and Marketing Advisor for nine months in 2012. Her efforts at Aurecon focused on strategic communication and brand management, significantly contributing to the company’s marketing objectives.
Contract Roles in the NHS Professional Services
Shannon Gillespie held contract roles in the NHS sector while traveling. She was a Communications Manager at Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust from 2010 to 2011 in London, United Kingdom. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Press Officer at Barts and The London NHS Trust in 2010. These roles involved managing communications and public relations initiatives within large healthcare organizations.
Educational Background
Shannon Gillespie has a strong educational background in business and marketing. She earned a Master's Degree in Business Law from UNSW Australia, completing her studies between 2014 and 2017. Additionally, Shannon holds a Bachelor of Business in Marketing from Central Queensland University, completed from 2006 to 2008. Her educational qualifications have equipped her with the knowledge and skills required to excel in her marketing and communications career.