Julia holds a PhD. in Economics & Management from Macerata University (IT), a Master in Business Administration (Hons) from University of Wales (UK) and a B.Sc. in Economics from Los Andes University (COL). She has 10 years’ work experience (in Latin America and Europe). She started her career as an economic analyst, supporting the design of investment strategies through econometrical forecasting and macroeconomic analysis. Since 2013, she has executed different leadership roles related to the design and implementation of innovative marketing schemes and institutional customer’s loyalty programmes, based on product development, financial information and global expansion targets.