Julie Wilkerson

Julie Wilkerson is currently the Senior Partner and EMEA Practices Lead at Gartner. Julie has over 25 years of experience in business transformation and sourcing. Julie has worked with some of the largest companies in the world to help them optimize their operations and reduce costs.

Julie started their career in 1992 as the VP of Business Transformation at Cable & Wireless Communications. Julie then moved to COLT Telecom in 2003 as the Director of Business Transformation. In 2005, they joined Ernst & Young as a Global Sourcing Specialist. Julie spent six years at Ernst & Young before moving to Quantum Plus in 2011 as the Director. Julie spent two years at Quantum Plus before joining Gartner in 2013.

At Gartner, Julie is responsible for leading the company’s EMEA practices. Julie works with clients across a variety of industries to help them improve their sourcing strategies and optimize their operations. Julie is an expert in contract negotiation and has a proven track record of delivering results for their clients.

Julie Wilkerson has a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Bath. Julie also has a degree in Spanish Language from the Language Institute in Spain, and a degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Cricklade College. Julie also has 7 'O' Levels from Rookwood School for Girls.

Julie Wilkerson reports to Scott Hensel, EVP, Global Services & Delivery. They are on a team with Akhil Jain - Global Head of Consulting, Justin Gaspard - VP, Consulting, and David Cheifetz - VP, Consulting.