Julia Cognet

Julia Cognet is an accomplished IT professional with extensive experience in business engagement and cybersecurity governance. Currently serving as the Head of IT Business Engagement at Australian Red Cross since March 2015, Julia ensures effective communication between business and IT, translating strategic objectives into actionable initiatives while adhering to tech governance processes. Previous roles include Information Security Governance Specialist and IT Agile Transformation Iteration Manager, where Julia enhanced Agile capabilities within the IT team. Julia also led a $4 million Cyber Security change management program, improving security practices across multiple teams. Prior to this, Julia held various positions at Children's Medical Research Institute, achieving significant revenue growth and project management successes. Julia holds multiple qualifications in Cyber Security and Agile project management.