Julie Desne

Julie Desne is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategic account management, community building, and marketing communications. Currently serving as Key Account Director at Frenchfounders, Julie focuses on establishing long-term partner relationships and managing deliverables. Previously, as APAC Director, Julie fostered a community of CEOs and top executives during the Covid crisis, coordinated events in multiple countries, and managed a team across the region. Earlier roles include Global Partnership Director at Amazing France, where Julie led editorial efforts and developed strategic partnerships, as well as consulting positions at Cartier and L Management, where strategic transformation and growth for SMEs were prioritized. Julie's career began in journalism, with significant contributions to major French media outlets covering China's economic landscape. Julie holds an M.A. in International Relations and a B.A. in History from the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne, as well as additional studies at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.