Stephanie Tisdall
About Stephanie Tisdall
Stephanie Tisdall is a Marketing Operations Leader at Arup, overseeing regions including the UK, India, Middle East, and Africa. She has extensive experience in communications and engagement roles, primarily at Transport for London, and holds degrees from Birkbeck, University of London, and Edinburgh Napier University.
Current Role at Arup
Stephanie Tisdall is currently serving as the Marketing Operations Leader for the UK, India, Middle East, and Africa regions at Arup. She took on this role in 2022, bringing over two decades of experience in communications, marketing, and stakeholder engagement. Her role involves overseeing marketing strategies in these diverse and expansive regions, ensuring alignment with Arup's global objectives and market-specific nuances.
Previous Role at Project Centre Ltd
Prior to her current position, Stephanie Tisdall worked at Project Centre Ltd as the Head of Communications and Engagement from 2020 to 2022. In this role, she was responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and supporting the company's public outreach. This role built upon her extensive experience in the transport and infrastructure sectors.
Career at Transport for London
Stephanie Tisdall has an extensive history with Transport for London, spanning multiple roles from 2007 to 2019. She held senior positions such as Senior Advisor in Customer Marketing, Public Affairs, and External Relations, and was instrumental in managing stakeholder communications and engagement. Notably, she served as the Lead Stakeholder Engagement Manager for the Prudential RideLondon and played a key role during the London 2012 Games. Throughout her tenure, she developed and implemented strategies that significantly improved public and stakeholder relations.
Educational Background
Stephanie Tisdall holds a Master of Science degree in Government, Policy, and Politics from Birkbeck, University of London, completed in 2021. She also earned a CIM Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from The Chartered Institute of Marketing in 2013. Her educational foundation is further strengthened by a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Edinburgh Napier University, which she completed in 2001. This diverse educational background equips her with a broad understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of her field.
Early Career and Consultancy Experience
Before joining Transport for London, Stephanie Tisdall worked at CMWorks - Social Inclusion Consultancy as a Marketing and Development Consultant from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, she gained early career experience as an Events Assistant for the Belfast City Council during the Belfast City Marathon in 2004. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in event management, marketing, and stakeholder engagement, which she has successfully built upon throughout her career.