Laurie Appleyard

Laurie Appleyard is a Senior Planning Consultant at LDA Design, with professional experience spanning various roles in transport planning and operations. Previously, Laurie worked as a Project Consultant (Planning) at Atkins, focusing on diverse projects for local authorities, including policy analysis and stakeholder engagement for significant infrastructure schemes. Earlier experience includes positions as an Assistant Transport Planner, Graduate Transport Planner, and Operations Executive at TUI, where Laurie facilitated communications for ski resorts in French-speaking regions. Laurie's career began at Sodexo in a customer service role and as a Student Ambassador at the University of Sussex, where Laurie represented the institution. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in International Development and French from the University of Sussex, a Master's degree in International Planning and Development from Cardiff University, and a Certificat d'Etudes Politiques from Sciences Po Aix.