Julie Neal

Julie Neal, MBA has a diverse work experience. Julie currently holds the position of Director, International Trade Compliance at Lincoln Electric since July 2022, where they oversee trade compliance activities. Prior to this role, Julie worked as a Trade Compliance Manager at Lincoln Electric from August 2019 to July 2022.

Before joining Lincoln Electric, Julie worked at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company as a Business Process Lead- Policy and Compliance from November 2017 to August 2019, where they led policy and compliance initiatives.

Julie also has extensive experience at The Timken Company, where they held various roles. Julie served as the Mgr. Income Tax Accounting from August 2015 to October 2017 and as the Mgr Global Trade & Customs from October 2013 to August 2015. Before that, they were the Principal Global Trade and Compliance Analyst from June 2012 to September 2013. In addition, Julie worked as a Sr. Analyst Trade Compliance from May 2011 to June 2012, specializing in Foreign Trade Zone implementations, Duty Drawback, Free Trade Agreements, and Importer Self Assessment. Julie also worked as an International Trade Program Analyst from January 2009 to July 2011 and as a Tax Analyst from January 2007 to January 2009.

Overall, Julie Neal has a solid background in trade compliance, policy and compliance, and tax-related roles, with a focus on international trade and customs.

Julie Neal earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting from Franklin University, where they studied from 2004 to 2007. Julie later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Business Administration and Management, General at the same university, completing their studies from 2009 to 2011. Before their university studies, Julie Neal attended Canton Central Catholic from 1992 to 1996.