Julie Linn Teigland

As Global Vice Chair – Alliances & Ecosystems, Julie leads the growth of the global EY organization's strategic alliances business globally, a fundamental part of the EY client proposition, enabling EY to deliver superior business value for clients through award-winning collaboration, co-creation and innovation.

With nearly three decades of experience in professional services for international clients, her focus is on transformation processes, in particular on the challenges of digital transformation, and is committed to the sustainable development of capital markets and their framework conditions. Julie has served as lead partner for several Fortune 500 clients.

Previously, she led one of the largest EY regions in EMEIA: Germany, Switzerland and Austria, where she led business transformation efforts within EY and with member firms’ clients, as well as several major acquisitions.  

Julie is also the Global Leader for the EY Women. Fast forward initiative and is a key player in progressing gender equality. She is a prominent voice of the Women20 (W20) global agenda.  

Julie serves on several boards across Europe and the US, such as the UN EQUALS, JA Europe, Atlantik Brücke and the American Council on Germany.

Born in the US, Julie has been living in Germany for more than 30 years. She studied business in Heidelberg, Frankfurt and Paris and qualified as a US Certified Public Accountant. Julie enjoys traveling and skiing.

How Julie is building a better working world

Julie is passionate about the need for a holistic approach to advising clients. An equally recognized leader in progressing parity issues, especially advancing digital equality.

“My personal motivation is to support organizations on their transformational journey to create both economic and social impact in a digitalized world. Every day I’m engaging to build diverse teams, support inclusive growth, empower people and collectively activate our full potential to build a better working world.”