Julie Obiala

Julie Obiala serves as the Global Director of Communications at HKS, Inc. since 2016, where responsibilities include directing global brand communications and content strategy to enhance the firm's reputation and support market growth. Prior experience includes the role of Global Director of Public Relations at Gensler from April 2011 to 2016, leading efforts to shape the firm’s reputation through thought leadership and impactful storytelling. Prior roles also feature a Vice President position in Corporate Affairs at Weber Shandwick, where Julie developed a global communications strategy for Perkins+Will, and a Senior Consultant role at EY, providing consulting services within the financial services industry. Julie holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics with Honors from the University of Michigan.