Julie Thompson

Julie Thompson, MBA, has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in marketing, product management, and account management. Julie is currently serving as the Director of Core Products at Embark, where they lead the strategic development and management of the company's core products. Prior to this, Julie worked as a Senior Manager of Product and Account Management at Embark and as a Senior Manager of Retail Customer Growth at Scotiabank. Julie also gained experience as a Consultant at Metro Inc. and held multiple senior management positions at Aimia Inc (Aeroplan), including Senior Manager of Amex Partnership and Senior Manager of CIBC & Partnerships Insights. Julie's early career includes roles as a Marketing Manager and Assistant Marketing Manager at Visa Canada and American Express, respectively. Julie started their professional journey as a Marketing Coordinator at NBC Universal Studios Home Entertainment Canada. Julie's work experience showcases their expertise in strategic planning, financial analysis, partner management, and integrated marketing campaigns.

Julie Thompson, MBA, has a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management, which they earned from 2000 to 2003. Julie later pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the same institution, completing it from 2007 to 2009. Prior to their undergraduate studies, Julie attended McGill University from 1998 to 2000. Julie also spent a year at Neuchâtel Junior College in 1997 and attended Branksome Hall from 1991 to 1997. Julie has obtained additional certifications, including the Investment Funds in Canada (IFC) from the Canadian Securities Institute in an unspecified year and the Professional Scrum Product Owner certification from Scrum.org in 2019.