Julia (Bouron) Devos
About Julia (Bouron) Devos
Julia (Bouron) Devos serves as the Head of New Champions Global Community at the World Economic Forum and has been a French Foreign Trade Advisor since 2015. With extensive experience in business development and marketing across multiple countries, she focuses on supporting mid-size companies in their growth and visibility.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Julia Devos serves as the Head of New Champions Global Community at the World Economic Forum since 2017. In this role, she focuses on supporting mid-size companies by providing essential tools, connections, and visibility. Her work is aimed at fostering growth and innovation within the global business community.
Experience as French Foreign Trade Advisor
Since 2015, Julia has been a French Foreign Trade Advisor at Les Conseillers du Commerce extérieur de la France. In this capacity, she has dedicated her efforts to assist mid-size companies in expanding their reach and capabilities in international markets.
Professional Background
Julia has held various positions in notable organizations. She worked as Managing Director APAC at IMM International from 2009 to 2017, and prior to that, she was a Marketing and Communication Manager for the Torino 2006 Winter Olympic Games Organizing Committee at Atos Origin from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, she served as Marketing and Development Manager at Havas Sports & Entertainment from 2006 to 2008, and as Secretary & Treasurer at First Stone Equity from 2011 to 2013.
Educational Background
Julia has an extensive educational background, having studied at several prestigious institutions. She earned her MBA in Communication and Marketing from ISC Paris from 1999 to 2002. She also completed executive programs at Columbia University, China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), and London Business School, focusing on leadership and insights into China.
Global Experience and Expertise
Julia has lived and worked in multiple countries across Europe and Asia, including France, Greece, Italy, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and Korea. She offers expertise in business development, marketing, communication, change management, strategic development, project and team management, and brand building, which she shares with her community members.