Julie Zieme

Julie Zieme is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in compliance and financial management. Currently serving as VP Compliance at Direct Wines, Inc. since July 2021, Julie previously held positions including VP, Controller at HIGH RIDGE BRANDS and Financial Controller at DW USA Holdings. Julie's expertise spans various roles in international settings, such as Financial Controller for Brazil at International Masters Publishers, where responsibilities included financial management and compliance, and overseeing the Shared Service Centre in Prague. Additional experience includes a Financial Controller role at Harrods and an Audit Senior position at PwC. Educational qualifications include an ACA in Accounting and Finance, a WSET Level 2 certification, and a BSc (Hons) in Banking & Finance from Loughborough University. Key achievements feature the successful management of a $10 million US abandoned property project and the initiation of a beneficial project plan for Canadian property compliance.