Julie Verstraeten

Julie Verstraeten is a data-driven professional with a strong belief in a customer-centric approach to product design. Currently, she serves as the Data Lead for the Marketing & Engagement Platform at Canva, where she leads a team focused on leveraging data to enhance user understanding and optimize marketing strategies.

Julie is known for her commitment to excellence and has a reputation for transforming individual talents into high-performing teams. She thrives on continuous learning and has a passion for working with data across various industries, always seeking to expand her expertise in this area.

Her educational background includes a Master's Degree in Business Administration and Management, along with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, both with honors from Solvay Brussels School. She also studied Startup Accelerator Program at Tech Ready Women Academy, Explort and International Trade strategies at Agence Wallonne à l'Exportation, and Business Administration at Kyung Hee University.

Julie has held key positions in organizations such as Canva, where she previously worked as a Data Analyst before taking on her current role. Prior to Canva, she gained experience as a Senior Consultant at Servian, Consultant at Publicis.Sapient, and USA Business Developer at DIM3 sa. Julie also co-founded Lavish Care, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit and diverse skill set.