Julia Botha is an experienced executive search professional currently serving as an Independent Search Consultant at PurpleSkwirrel Search and as a Research Manager with SRI Executive since February 2021. Previously, Julia worked at Spencer Stuart as an Associate and has a long history with PurpleSkwirrel Search, where Julia provided executive search research services from July 2012 to December 2018. Other notable positions include Internal Headhunter at McKinsey & Company and Senior Researcher/Ops Manager at Jack Hammer Executive Headhunters. Julia's educational background includes a BA in Communication and Graphic Design from North-West University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from the Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town.