About Julia

Julia Fitzgerald is a graduate of Ohio State University and Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, where she currently serves on the Chicago Alumni Board.

Over the course of her career, Julia has held executive marketing leadership positions at midsize and large organizations, including serving as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Digital Engagement Officer. She's led brand transformations, developed marketing strategies, built teams, and helped organizations connect with customers and grow their businesses.

Drawing on that experience, Julia has also become an author and speaker. She's written Midsize: The Truths and Strategies of Marketing in Midsize Firms and Gen X: The X Factor for Growth, and regularly shares her expertise through guest lectures, speaking engagements, and media appearances.

Throughout her professional and personal life, three principles have become central to Julia's outlook: Resilience. Reinvention. Growth. Having experienced career disruption from both sides of the table, she understands that even experienced leaders face unexpected challenges and difficult transitions. Those experiences have shaped her belief in preparing for change, recognizing opportunities to reinvent, and continuing to grow through uncertainty.

Outside of work, Julia enjoys running, pickleball, and putting together puzzles. She loves to travel with her husband, John- especially to visit her two children in California.