Speaker Profile:
Julie is a Senior Management Executive at Instinet which is part of the Nomura Group, Japan's largest investment bank and brokerage group. Instinet is a trailblazer in electronic trading where advanced technology meets trading ingenuity and a recipient of the Best Equities Trading Platform award at the 2023 Markets Choice Awards.
As the CFO Asia, Julie has an impressive track record of over 25 years in the finance industry. She has deep experience in managing Corporate setup in Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore, Japan and leading successful teams in these countries to navigate complex financial landscapes. Julie's comprehensive responsibilities encompass Finance, HR, Treasury, Corporate Transformation and Projects, making her a versatile and invaluable asset to the organization.
Julie's impact extends beyond her professional achievements as she supports the Women in Nomura Network and Global Market Diversity Council and passionately advocates for women's mentorship &
retention, gender diversity and mental health initiatives in the workplace. She actively volunteers her
time with local charities that partner with Nomura Corporate Citizenship.
Julie is a qualified Chartered Accountant (Australia). Prior to joining Instinet, she honed her financial services expertise at firms such as Ernst & Young and PricewaterhouseCoopers Hong Kong with secondments to large Financial institutions. Her diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the industry, enabling her to drive transformative change and spearhead strategic financial initiatives. As a dynamic and accomplished leader, Julie is also committed to promote diversity & inclusivity, good financial acumen, strong corporate governance and strategic leadership.