As a Partner at Blackhall & Pearl, Julie draws on more than 30 years’ experience as a CEO and non-executive director of both listed and public sector institutions.

Julie is currently on the Boards of the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) and the ACO Instrument Fund. Her interesting career history includes working as the National Marketing and Corporate Affairs Director at Penguin Books, General Manager at ABC Enterprises and co-founding Australia’s leading boutique search firm, Braithwaite Steiner Pretty, eventually guiding it through its acquisition by Odgers Berndtson. In 2020 Julie received the Order of Australia for significant service to business.

At Blackhall & Pearl Julie specialises in advising on board reviews, skills and diversity audits, and governance best practice. Her expertise encompasses governance, board cultural alignment, chair and director performance as well as strategic appointments.

Julie offers particular insight into the tertiary, health and superannuation sectors, with a strong focus on governance, board performance, ethics, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles.