Julia Ross
About Julia Ross
Julia Ross serves as the Venture Builder Programme Director at ZINC, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse background in operations and management, with previous roles at Survation Ltd and GHOST Projects, and holds advanced degrees in International Politics and Joint Honours Politics and Turkish Studies.
Current Role at Zinc
Julia Ross serves as the Venture Builder Programme Director at Zinc, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on developing and managing initiatives that support entrepreneurs and startups. Her responsibilities include overseeing program operations and ensuring the successful execution of various projects aimed at fostering innovation within the venture building space.
Previous Experience at Survation Ltd
Julia Ross worked at Survation Ltd in two capacities. Initially, she served as a Researcher for four months in 2014, where she contributed to research projects. Following this, she took on the role of Business Manager from 2014 to 2015, managing business operations and supporting the company's strategic objectives.
Experience at GHOST Projects
From 2015 to 2017, Julia Ross was the Operations Manager at GHOST Projects in Chiswick, London. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing daily operations and ensuring that projects were executed efficiently. Her work contributed to the operational success of the organization during her tenure.
Educational Background
Julia Ross has a strong academic background in politics and international studies. She earned a Master's of Science (MSc) in International Politics from SOAS University of London, studying from 2011 to 2013. Prior to this, she completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Joint Honours Politics and Turkish Studies at the same institution from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, she studied at Boğaziçi University, focusing on the Politics and History of the Middle East during a research year in 2007-2008. Her foundational education includes five years at Teign School in Devon.
Leadership Role at Zinc
Before her current position, Julia Ross held the role of Head of Operations at Zinc from 2017 to 2019. In this capacity, she was responsible for managing operational strategies and enhancing the efficiency of the organization. Her leadership contributed to the development of Zinc's operational framework during her two years in this role.