ABOUT JULIA
Early Career
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Julia began her career in the world of performance, research, and teaching. A classically-trained concert pianist, she graduated top of the piano class from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, pursued her PhD in London after winning several scholarships, and quickly earned international recognition for her many research publications. Of particular note is the Le Concours du prix de Rome de musique (1803-1968) - a landmark anthology co-edited by Julia and hailed by French critics as "an erudite masterpiece."
Alongside her research, Julia found great joy in teaching. As a lecturer at The University of Melbourne and Monash University, Julia was known for making complex ideas accessible, inspiring intellectual curiosity, and delivering memorable lectures. As one student remarked, "I always walked out of Julia's lectures feeling wiser and better equipped." In 2012, Julia was honoured with the Faculty of Arts Dean's Sessional Teaching Award at Monash University.
"Julia is kind, intelligent, and an incredible problem-solver. It's hard not to be inspired by her passion and drive to go big and be bold."
Career Transition
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Driven by an ever curious mind, Julia pursued an MBA at the Melbourne Business School in 2013, which launched a corporate career spanning the energy, retail, technology, telecommunications, and logistics sectors.
Passionate about strategy, innovation, and transformation, Julia has helped organisations like AGL, Telstra, Australia Post, EnergyAustralia, and RACV develop winning strategies, redesign operating models, and launch successful new ventures. Highlights include negotiating high-profile partnerships, scaling a business tenfold in just twelve months, launching market-leading AI pilots, and shaping strategies for multi-billion-dollar venture portfolios.
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Outside of work, Julia can often be found speaking at events, giving masterclasses, mentoring emerging leaders, or advising organisations on innovation and growth. As an active angel investor and former startup founder, Julia also regularly supports emerging ventures and has served as a judge at global competitions such as the $1M USD Hult Prize and the Stanford ASES Summit.
​Recognised for her commercial acumen, empathetic leadership, and the ability to delivery impact, Julia was named a finalist for the 2022 Women's Agenda Leadership Awards.