Julie Walton Horsley
About Julie Walton Horsley
Julie Walton Horsley is the Executive & Internal Communications professional at SC Johnson in Racine, Wisconsin, with extensive experience in strategy and communications roles across various organizations.
Executive & Internal Communications at SC Johnson
Julie Walton Horsley currently serves as Executive & Internal Communications at SC Johnson. Based in Racine, Wisconsin, she manages communication initiatives that emphasize corporate culture, employee engagement, and sustainability. Her tasks include developing executive communication materials such as presentation decks, speeches, emails, videos, and reports. Julie also oversees content creation for the employee intranet and handles shareholder communications. Additionally, she advises on communication plans for significant IT and HR projects, including return-to-office initiatives and the rollout of new technology platforms. Her role involves strategic collaboration with regional business leaders and HR to support local business priorities through tailored internal communication content.
Head of Strategy and Communications at The Paulson Institute
From 2017 to 2019, Julie Walton Horsley worked as the Head of Strategy and Communications at The Paulson Institute. Operating in both Chicago and Beijing, she played a pivotal role in formulating the institute's strategic communication initiatives. Her responsibilities included managing the institute’s communications strategy and outreach efforts to strengthen its presence and influence across key stakeholders and audiences.
Director at INVISTA
Between 2014 and 2017, Julie Walton Horsley held the position of Director, Government Affairs & Corporate Communications, Asia Pacific, at INVISTA. Working out of Shanghai, China, she directed initiatives focused on government affairs and corporate communications across the Asia Pacific region. Her leadership during this period included strategizing and executing communication plans that aligned with corporate objectives and regional regulatory environments.
Director and Chief Representative at US-China Business Council
Julie Walton Horsley served as the Director and Chief Representative in Shanghai for the US-China Business Council from 2001 to 2013. In this role, she led the Shanghai office, representing US business interests in China. Her work involved advocacy, policy analysis, and developing relationships that facilitated US-China business cooperation. Julie’s tenure spanned 12 years, during which she contributed significantly to fostering increased understanding and trade relations between the two countries.
Education at The George Washington University and Ohio University
Julie Walton Horsley holds a Master’s degree in East Asian Studies from The George Washington University, attained in 1995. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Ohio University, where she studied from 1993 to 1996. Her academic background provided a strong foundation for her career, particularly in roles involving cross-cultural communication and international business relations. Her expertise in East Asian Studies has been especially pertinent to her professional engagements in China and the Asia Pacific region.