Julie Williamson

Dr. Julie Williamson is the Vice President of Strategy and Research as well as the Chief Growth Enabler for Karrikins Group. In her role, she collaborates with organizations from various sectors, including telecom, healthcare, and financial services, to set and execute effective strategies for transformation and growth. She is recognized for integrating communication, design, strategy, sales, marketing, and service to drive sustainable growth. Her approach utilizes both traditional methods and innovative resources, employing design thinking to develop solutions that are both data-driven and creatively inspired.

Her collaboration with Peter Sheahan on the book "MATTER: Create more value, move beyond the competition, and become the obvious choice" underscores her commitment to assisting clients in uncovering and exploiting growth opportunities. This work also highlights her focus on creating intentional cultures and building resilient organizations that consistently present themselves as the obvious choice for their customers, employees, and communities.

Dr. Williamson is also an established educator, teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses on organizational strategy, behavior, and change. Her academic work complements her professional endeavors, bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and their practical applications in the business world. Her extensive work in knowledge management and leadership development has proven impactful, not only in academic settings but also through her consultancy with Fortune 100 companies. Her presentations, including keynotes such as "Building Generative Organizations – Driving Impact and Innovation" and "Generative Leadership - Thriving in Turbulent Times," further demonstrate her expertise in guiding leaders through periods of disruption and change.