Julia Ashton

Julia Ashton is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in project operations and event management. Currently serving as the Senior Project Operations Coordinator at Ideaworks since December 2021, Julia previously held the position of Head of Events at Marriott International from November 2016 to December 2021, where responsibilities included delivering financial reports and enhancing hotel revenue through events. Julia's earlier career at MCI Group spanned a decade, during which roles included Director of Business Services and Director of Operations, demonstrating expertise in service quality and strategic initiatives. Julia's career began as a Conference Producer and Team Leader at Capita Conferences, focusing on local government issues, following a BA Hons in French Language from the University of Southampton.