Julia Genth
About Julia Genth
Julia Genth is an Event Strategy and Engagement Specialist at the World Economic Forum in Geneva, Switzerland, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in communications and project management, with previous roles at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research and various positions in the fashion industry.
Work at World Economic Forum
Julia Genth has been employed at the World Economic Forum since 2022, serving as an Event Strategy and Engagement Specialist in the Content and Communications department. Her role is based in Geneva, Switzerland, where she has contributed to various initiatives related to event strategy and engagement.
Previous Experience at United Nations Institute for Training and Research
Prior to her current position, Julia worked at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) in multiple capacities. She served as a Consultant from 2019 to 2021 and as a Project Coordinator, leading a webinar series and overseeing communications and e-learning from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she was a Trainee at UNITAR for six months in 2019.
Education and Expertise
Julia Genth holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Pretoria, which she completed from 2017 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Socio-Economics/Business from the University of Geneva from 2006 to 2010. Furthermore, she studied Women as Leaders at GIBS Business School in 2017.
Career in Retail and E-commerce
Julia has experience in the retail and e-commerce sectors, having worked with notable brands. She was employed at Christian Louboutin as an E-commerce and CRM specialist for five months in 2013 and later as a Visual Merchandiser for Europe from 2014 to 2016. She also held the position of Product and E-merchandising Manager at La Redoute from 2012 to 2013.
Project Development at Global Challenges Forum Foundation
Julia served as a Project Development Officer at the Global Challenges Forum Foundation from 2018 to 2021. In this role, she focused on project development initiatives within the Geneva area, contributing to the foundation's mission during her three-year tenure.