Zakari Vallender
About Zakari Vallender
Zakari Vallender is a Senior Economist at Arup in London, with a background in economic analysis and consulting.
Current Position at Arup
Zakari Vallender is currently a Senior Economist at Arup, a position he has held since 2022. Based in London, England, he contributes his expertise to this global design and consulting firm. His role involves economic analysis and strategic planning, leveraging his extensive background in economic consultancy and analysis.
Previous Roles at Network Rail
Before joining Arup, Zakari Vallender worked at Network Rail in London. From 2019 to 2021, he served as a Senior Economic Analyst, overseeing economic assessments and policy impact analyses. Prior to that, he held the role of Economic Analyst from 2017 to 2019. In these positions, he conducted detailed economic research and project evaluations, contributing to several key initiatives within the rail industry.
Experience at GVA UK and Laurence Associates
Zakari Vallender's earlier career includes a role as an Economics Consultant at GVA UK from 2016 to 2017 in London. At GVA UK, he provided economic consultancy services, working on various projects that required in-depth market analysis and economic forecasting. Prior to this, he worked as a Planning Consultant at Laurence Associates in Truro for 10 months from 2013 to 2014, where he gained experience in urban planning and development.
Educational Background
Zakari Vallender holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Local Economic Development from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), which he completed in 2015. His academic journey also includes a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geography from the University of Brighton, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. His educational background provided a strong foundation in economics, geography, and local development.