By uniting bold ambition with thoughtful application and an adventurous spirit, we can embrace the transformative power of AI with confidence.

Julie Hood

EY EMEIA AI Enablement Leader

Passionate ambassador of an entrepreneurial mindset in the workplace. Inspired by the limitless possibilities of technology. Trained architect. Mentor. Charity volunteer. Ocean yacht racer. Mother.

Areas of focus

As the EY EMEIA AI Enablement Leader, Julie is focused on redefining the horizons of possibility with AI for clients and EY teams. She does this by bringing the best of the EY organization from across the globe to understand how AI-enabled solutions can help create extraordinary outcomes.

Previously, Julie was the EY EMEIA Strategy and Transactions Leader, guiding teams in more than 90 countries. Since joining the global EY organization in 2003, she has held various leadership positions including EY Global Deputy Vice Chair – Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) and EY TAS Leader, Oceania and has advised clients in sectors such as power, utilities, finance, consumer products, infrastructure and government.

Julie has an Executive MBA from Melbourne Business School, a bachelor’s degree in Management from Deakin University and a Diploma in Architecture from UniTec NZ.

How Julie is building a better working world

“AI is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build a better working world through the responsible interaction between people and technology. With humans at the center, AI can be a powerful force for good – helping to drive equity and inclusion in ways previously unimagined. I am proud to be in a position at global EY organization where I can help steer this journey.” 

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