Julia became CEO of LSE plc in April 2021, becoming the first openly gay person to hold the role. Over the past 18 months, she has supported the group’s commitment to creating a work culture that fosters inclusion and belonging. Julia has actively participated in events with employee networks, including LSEG’s Pride Network and Women Inspired Network, and in November 2021, hosted a Market Close ceremony to launch Trans Awareness Week with Trans in the City. During the Market Close to launch Lesbian Visibility Week with DIVA Magazine in April 2022, Julia participated in a panel with Stonewall to discuss themes such as managing identity and bias-based behaviors. In Pride Month 2022, Julia participated in an interview with the CFA UK D&I committee to discuss D&I in financial services and her own experiences with Pride Month. In addition, Julia is an active speaker for LGBT+ networks, most recently speaking at Deutsche Bank for their LGBTQ+ network in New York.
